Basic Details
Word: Exile
Part of Speech: Noun (also can be used as a verb)
Meaning: Being forced to leave ones home or country and live somewhere else.
Synonyms: Banishment, deportation, removal
Antonyms: Homecoming, return, reestablish
Idioms and Phrases
- In exile: Living away from one's country, especially for political reasons. Example: "He wrote his famous book while in exile on a distant island."
- Exile from paradise: A situation where someone is removed from a place they enjoy. Example: "After losing his job, he felt like he was in exile from paradise, missing the office camaraderie."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The writer spent many years in exile, away from the land he loved.
Example 2: After the political turmoil, several leaders were forced into exile for their safety.
Example 3: She felt like an exile in her own city after moving back from abroad, as everything had changed.
Fun Fact
The term "exile" comes from the Latin word "exsilium," which means "banishment or absence from one's home." Throughout history, many notable figures, including artists and political leaders, have experienced exile.
Famous Quote
"Exile is not a judge of character; it merely awakens it." - John Murray
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exile" mean?
a) Living in one's hometown
b) Being forced to leave ones home
c) A type of celebration
d) A kind of dance
Answer: b) Being forced to leave ones home
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exile"?
a) Freedom
b) Banishment
c) Welcome
d) Festival
Answer: b) Banishment
3. Which word is an antonym of "exile"?
a) Departure
b) Homecoming
c) Banishment
d) Removing
Answer: b) Homecoming
4. Which sentence uses "exile" correctly?
a) He was in exile for reading too loudly.
b) She felt like an exile after returning from her trip.
c) The exile of food caused a party to be boring.
d) We had an exile at the picnic last week.
Answer: b) She felt like an exile after returning from her trip.
5. What does the idiom "in exile" refer to?
a) Living in one's home
b) Living in a different country due to being forced away
c) Enjoying freedom
d) Winning a competition
Answer: b) Living in a different country due to being forced away
