Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-exile
noun
/ˌsɛlfˈɛksaɪl/
Definition
The act of voluntarily leaving one’s home or country to avoid conflict or persecution.
Examples
- After the political unrest, the leader chose self-exile to protect his family.
- Many writers have opted for self-exile to find freedom in their creativity.
- Her self-exile became a form of protest against the oppressive regime.
Meaning
Self-exile refers to an individual’s decision to remove themselves from their usual environment, often due to political, social, or personal reasons.
Synonyms
- voluntary exile
- self-imposed exile
- banishment
