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- [ban-ish]
- /ˈbæn ɪʃ/
- /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
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- [ban-ish]
- /ˈbæn ɪʃ/
Definitions of banishment word
- uncountable noun banishment Banishment is the act of banishing someone or the state of being banished. 3
- verb with object banishment to expel from or relegate to a country or place by authoritative decree; condemn to exile: He was banished to Devil's Island. 1
- verb with object banishment to compel to depart; send, drive, or put away: to banish sorrow. 1
- noun banishment The act of banishing. 1
- noun banishment driving sth out 1
- noun banishment expulsion, exile: of sb 1
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Origin of banishment
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English banisshen < Anglo-French, Old French baniss-, long stem of banir < Frankish *bannjan to proclaim, akin to ban1
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Parts of speech for Banishment
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
banishment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
banishment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for banishment
noun banishment
- deportation — the act of expelling an alien from a country; expulsion
- ouster — expulsion or removal from a place or position occupied: The opposition called for the ouster of the cabinet minister.
- ostracism — exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
- dismissal — an act or instance of dismissing.
- removal — the act of removing.
Antonyms for banishment
Top questions with banishment
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