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exile

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/

The English word “exile” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being banished from one's home or country.
  2. Someone who is banished from their home or country.

verb

  1. To send (someone or something) into exile.

Etymology

From Middle English exil, borrowed from Old French essil, exil, from Latin exsilium, exilium (“state of exile”), derived from exsul, exul (“exiled person”).

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