Definitions

1. noun

A person who has been forced to leave their country or home, often as a result of persecution, war, or other forms of conflict.

“The refugees were considered exiles in their own country due to the ongoing civil war.”

2. noun

A person who is banished or expelled from a community, organization, or place.

“The athlete was given a lifetime exile from the professional sports league due to his involvement in a scandal.”

3. verb

To force (a person) to leave their country or home, often as a result of persecution, war, or other forms of conflict.

“The government exiled the opposition leader and his family to a distant island.”

4. verb

To banish or expel (a person) from a community, organization, or place.

“The company exiled the employee from the office after he was caught embezzling funds.”