C1noun 3K

Exile

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeksaɪl//ˈeɡzaɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeksaɪl//ˈeɡzaɪl/"]/

Meaning of Exile

the state of being sent to live in another country that is not your own, especially for political reasons or as a punishment

In simple words: To force someone to leave their home or country.

Exile in a sentence

• a place of exile
• He returned after 40 years of exile.
• She has lived in exile since 1989.
• The whole family went into exile.
• to be forced/sent into exile
• Dante died in exile from Florence.
• He still hopes to return from exile one day.
• He went into exile after the overthrow of the government.
• They are in tax exile from the UK.
• political exiles

How to use Exile

Used mainly in serious contexts, such as politics or history. Avoid using in casual conversations. It often implies being forced out rather than choosing to leave.

Grammar pattern

exile + object

Memory hint

Think of 'exit'—when someone is exiled, they must exit their homeland.

Related words

Collocations with Exile

• long
• permanent
• enforced
• be driven into
• be forced into
• be sent into
• in exile
• exile from
• exile to
• a place of exile
• somebody’s return from exile
• political
• tax
• returning
• live
• return

Synonyms for Exile

• banishment
• exclusion
• displacement
• ostracism
• removal

Opposites of Exile

• home
• return
• residence
• presence

Common mistakes with Exile

• Confused with 'exile' as a temporary situation instead of permanent.
• Using 'exile' with non-people subjects (e.g., saying 'the law was exiled').
• Mixing up 'exile' with 'banishment' which has different connotations.

Frequently asked questions about Exile

What does Exile mean?

To force someone to leave their home or country.

What is the definition of Exile?

the state of being sent to live in another country that is not your own, especially for political reasons or as a punishment

How do you use Exile in a sentence?

a place of exile

Can you give another example of Exile?

He returned after 40 years of exile.

What are synonyms for Exile?

Common alternatives include banishment, exclusion, displacement, ostracism, removal.

What is the opposite of Exile?

Opposite meanings include home, return, residence, presence.

What words go with Exile?

It commonly pairs with long, permanent, enforced, be driven into, be forced into, be sent into, in exile, exile from, exile to, a place of exile, somebody’s return from exile, political, tax, returning, live, return.

What are common mistakes when using Exile?

Confused with 'exile' as a temporary situation instead of permanent. Using 'exile' with non-people subjects (e.g., saying 'the law was exiled'). Mixing up 'exile' with 'banishment' which has different connotations.

How do you pronounce Exile?

US: /["/ˈeksaɪl//ˈeɡzaɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeksaɪl//ˈeɡzaɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Exile?

Used mainly in serious contexts, such as politics or history. Avoid using in casual conversations. It often implies being forced out rather than choosing to leave.

What CEFR level is Exile?

"Exile" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.