EXILE Meaning and
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Exile is defined as the act of being forced or voluntarily living away from one's own country, home, or native land due to political, social, or personal reasons. It is characterized by a sense of displacement and separation from one's homeland, often resulting in feelings of isolation, longing, and a loss of belonging.
In the political realm, exile can occur when individuals or groups are banished from their country by a governing authority, usually due to opposing or challenging the established regime. It can be a result of persecution, threat to one's safety, or rebellion against the ruling power. In such cases, exiles often seek refuge in other countries, where they may be granted asylum or become stateless individuals.
Exile can also be self-imposed, where individuals choose to leave their homeland willingly, often as a response to personal circumstances. This could include seeking better economic opportunities, escaping conflict or war, or pursuing academic or professional aspirations in foreign lands.
The experience of exile encompasses a range of emotions, including a deep sense of loss, nostalgia for one's homeland, and a constant yearning to return. It often involves challenges in adapting to new cultures, languages, and societal norms, as well as dealing with social, economic, and psychological difficulties in the host country.
Throughout history, many notable figures have experienced exile, such as political dissidents, intellectuals, artists, and religious leaders. Exile can have both negative and positive impacts, shaping individuals' perspectives, influencing their work, and sometimes leading to transformative experiences that contribute to social or cultural change.
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• The state of being expelled from one's native country; banishment, sometimes voluntary; the person expelled from his native country; one who leaves his own to reside in another country; one separated from friends or country by necessity.
• To drive away or banish from one's native country by misfortune or necessity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of EXILE
The word "exile" has its origins in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "exilium", which means "banishment" or "to be sent away from one's country". This Latin term is further derived from the verb "exul", meaning "to be banished" or "to be forced to leave one's homeland". The word "exile" came into English usage in the late 13th century, through Old French, and has retained its essential meaning of being forced to leave one's country or home.
Idioms with the word EXILE
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exile
The idiom "exile" refers to being forced to leave one's own country or home, typically as a punishment or due to political reasons. It implies being isolated or banished from one's familiar environment or society.
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in exile
The idiom "in exile" refers to the state or condition of being forced to live away from one's home country or community, usually as a result of political or social reasons. It implies being separated or banished from one's native land, often due to opposition, persecution, or being deemed a threat to a ruling regime.
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the Exile
The idiom "the Exile" typically refers to a person who is forced to leave their native country or homeland and live in a foreign land due to political, social, or personal reasons. It signifies the state of being banished or expelled from one's home and being separated from one's community, culture, and often loved ones. This idiom is often associated with notions of displacement, loneliness, longing, and the challenges faced by individuals living in a foreign land away from their roots.
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