Exilio (en. Exile)

/eksiˈlio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The condition of being away from home or country, usually in a forced manner.
The poet lived in exile for many years due to his opposition to the regime.
El poeta vivió en el exilio durante muchos años debido a su oposición al régimen.
A situation in which a person is compelled to leave their country.
The exile of political dissidents is a frequent theme in the history of many countries.
El exilio de los disidentes políticos es un tema frecuente en la historia de muchos países.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exilium', which means 'departure', 'exile'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in exile
To lead a life outside one's home country, generally involuntarily.
vivir en exilio
political exile
A situation in which an individual is forced to leave their country for political reasons.
exilio político
to return from exile
To return to one's homeland after a period of forced absence.
volver del exilio

Related Words

exile
The act of expelling someone, usually from their country.
destierro
refuge
A place that welcomes someone who has been forced to leave their home.
refugio

Slang Meanings

Fugitive
When talking about someone in exile, they are sometimes called a 'fugitive' from their country.
Cuando se habla de alguien en exilio, a veces lo llaman 'fugado' de su país.
Exiled
Those who have had to leave their country due to political issues are often referred to as 'exiles'.
A los que han tenido que salir de su país por problemas políticos, a menudo se les llama 'exiliados'.