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exiled


Meanings
  • Verb (transitive)

    Forced to leave one's country or home and live elsewhere, typically as a result of political or religious persecution.

    - "Thousands of Jews were exiled from Spain in 1492."
    - "The poet was exiled from his native land for expressing his political views."
  • Verb (transitive)

    To banish or cast out (someone) from a place or group.

    - "The king exiled his rival from the kingdom."
    - "After being caught stealing, the thief was exiled from the community."

Synonyms

banish , forban
Rhymes
Words rhyming with exiled
smiled , wiled , compiled , wiled , biled , guiled
Variants
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exile , exiled , exiles , exiling , self-exiled
Etymology
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From Old French exilier, from Latin exilium 'banishment'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded exile in history was that of the Jewish community from Spain, which lasted for over 400 years.

  2. The term 'exile' is also used in the context of birds, referring to a bird that has left its nest before it is fully grown and able to fly.

  3. In some cultures, exile is seen as a form of punishment for criminals, while in others it is a way of protecting the community from danger.


Related Concepts
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  1. Diaspora: A dispersal of people from their original homeland and the cultural development that results from this dispersal.

  2. Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or persecution and who has sought refuge in another country.


Culture
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Exile has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history. It has been used to explore themes of loss, identity, and the human condition. Exiled individuals have often used their experiences to create powerful works of art and literature.

How to Memorize "exiled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine being forced to leave your home and all that you know behind.
    - Visualize the feeling of being cut off from your community and your past.
    - Think about the challenges and hardships that exiled individuals face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'exiled' with the image of a person being forced to leave their home.
    - Think of the feeling of being banished or cast out from a place or group.
    - Consider the experiences of famous exiles, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau or Albert Einstein.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the 'E' in 'exiled' stands for 'expelled'.
    - Think of the word 'exile' as meaning 'to send away'.


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