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exiles

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛɡˌzaɪɫz// UK //ˈɛɡzaɪlz// ex·iles

n. people who are forced to live away from their own country, usually for political reasons. It can also refer to the state of being sent away from home.

n. individuals who live in a foreign country after being expelled or forced to flee their native land. Often used collectively to describe a community of displaced persons.


SIMPLE

Many exiles hope to return home one day.

CONTEXTUAL

The city became a haven for political exiles who had fled the revolution in their neighboring country.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the profound sense of displacement felt by exiles who, despite finding safety abroad, remain emotionally tethered to the landscapes and traditions of their lost homeland.

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While 'exile' can be uncountable (the state of being away), 'exiles' refers to the specific people and takes a plural verb.

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