Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

banishment

noun

/ˈbænɪʃmənt/

Definition

The act of being forced to leave a place, often as a punishment.

Examples

The political dissident faced banishment from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
As a consequence of her actions, the ruler declared her banishment from the kingdom.
Throughout history, banishment has often been used as a method of maintaining social order.

Meaning

Banishment refers to the state or condition of being expelled or exiled from one’s home or country, typically as a form of punishment for a crime or wrongdoing.