Exiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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exiling

 

[ หˆษ›ksaษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

punishment, banishment

Exiling refers to the act of banishing or expelling someone from their native country or home, often as a form of punishment. It has historically been used as a tool for government control, preventing dissent and opposition from challenging authority. The practice can have devastating effects on the individual, as they are stripped of their rights and connections to their homeland. Exile can be voluntary or involuntary, and it may lead to a permanent separation from family and friends, as well as cultural dislocation.

Synonyms

banishment, deportation, exile, expulsion

Examples of usage

  • The dictator ordered the exiling of his opponents.
  • After the coup, many opposition leaders faced exile.
  • She chose exile rather than face persecution.
  • The author lived in exile for years before returning.

Translations

Translations of the word "exiling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exรญlio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคตเคพเคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Exil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengasingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะณะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygnanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟฝๆ”พ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exilio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrgรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๋ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhnanstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhnanstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตไบก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izgnanstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlรฆg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrgรผnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exilio

Etymology

The term "exile" comes from the Latin word "exilium", which means 'banishment' or 'exile'. This Latin term is derived from the verb "exilire", meaning 'to leap out' or 'to be thrust out'. Over time, the concept of exile has evolved, carrying significant weight in both legal and cultural contexts. Historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Dante Alighieri were exiled, highlighting the practice's use as a political tool throughout history. The ramifications of exile extend beyond the individual, impacting families and communities for generations. In the modern context, exile serves as a reminder of the struggles for freedom and the human condition's profound connections to place and identity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,284, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.