Banished
/ˈbænɪʃt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo expel or send into exile as a punishment.
/ˈbænɪʃt/
To send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.
He was banished from the country for his political views.
💡 Simply: To be forced to leave a place as punishment.
More Examples
The witch was banished to a faraway land.
How It's Used
"The king banished the traitor from the kingdom."
"She was banished to a remote island for her crimes."
Expelled or exiled.
/ˈbænɪʃt/
Having been sent away from a country or place as a punishment.
The banished general lived in obscurity.
💡 Simply: Sent away; exiled.
More Examples
A banished queen's story.
How It's Used
"The banished prince wandered the lands, seeking refuge."
From Old French *banir (to banish, proclaim), from Proto-Germanic *bannan (to proclaim, announce). The sense of exile developed later.
Historically, banishment was a common form of punishment, often involving exile to remote areas.
Memory tip
Think of 'ban' and 'ished' – the person is banned and finished with their place.
Word Origin
"to proclaim, announce; later, to exile"