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Exile
Exile (/ˈɛksaɪl/; from the Latin exilium) is a state of being barred or banned from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. An individual in exile is known as an exile.
Etymology
The term exile comes from the Latin exilium, which means 'banishment'. It is derived from exul, meaning 'banished person'.
Related Terms
- Banishment: A legal punishment, historically common, where an individual is ordered to leave a political entity such as a country or city.
- Expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country, often for work reasons, and not necessarily under duress.
- Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
- Asylum (disambiguation): The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
- Deportation: The act of formally removing a foreigner from one country and sending them back to their home country.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exile
- Wikipedia's article - Exile
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