Word
banishment
Phoneticsban·ish·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbænɪʃmənt/
UK/bˈænɪʃmənt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of being forced to leave a place or a group for a long time. It is a very strict punishment that stops you from living in your home country.
n. the act of being forced to leave a country or place as a punishment or for political reasons. Often implies a permanent or indefinite exclusion from a specific territory.
Examples
“The king ordered the banishment of the rebel from the kingdom.”
“After the failed coup, the leader faced the prospect of permanent banishment to a remote island.”
“The poet's exile was not merely a physical banishment from his homeland, but a profound cultural and linguistic isolation that shaped his later works.”
Examples
simple
“The king ordered the banishment of the rebel from the kingdom.”
contextual
“After the failed coup, the leader faced the prospect of permanent banishment to a remote island.”
complex
“The poet's exile was not merely a physical banishment from his homeland, but a profound cultural and linguistic isolation that shaped his later works.”
Real-World Examples
“In contexts such as "The Traitors," once a group becomes convinced that someone is suspicious, members may reinforce each other's beliefs and overlook evidence of innocence, leading to the banishment of faithful players.” “But 22 years on from their banishment, they’re still here; they’ve refused to go away.” “Over ensuing decades Castro used threats, jail and banishment against critics, including intellectuals, journalists and former allies.” Etymology
From banish + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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