Definitions

1. noun

The act or state of being banished, or the act of banishing someone.

“The king’s banishment from the kingdom was a result of his treacherous actions.”

2. noun

A place or territory to which someone has been banished, or a state or condition of being banished.

“The prisoner was sent to a remote island as his banishment, where he would spend the next few years.”

3. noun

Something that is considered undesirable or unpleasant, often something to be avoided or shunned.

“The politician’s banishment from public office was a result of her involvement in a major scandal.”

4. verb

To drive or force someone away from a place or community, often in a formal or official manner.

“The government banished the rebels from the city, and they were forced to flee.”

5. verb

To remove or exclude someone or something from a place or community, often because they are no longer wanted or accepted.

“The company banished the toxic employee from the team, and they were no longer allowed to work there.”