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Definition exile in American English

exile verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈeɡˌzaɪl/
1

to force someone to live in a foreign country, usually for political reasons

Example

Napoleon was first exiled in 1814.

Example

His father had been exiled to France.

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Definition exile in American English