expulsion

noun

ex·​pul·​sion ik-ˈspəl-shən How to pronounce expulsion (audio)
: the act of expelling : the state of being expelled
expulsive adjective

Examples of expulsion in a Sentence

The government engaged in mass expulsions. the expulsion of air from the lungs
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Similar expulsions have occurred in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, driven by anti-French sentiment and criticism of France's counterterrorism efforts. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose Reichert's journey to success has included immense obstacles, including expulsion from high school, a cancer diagnosis, and severe professional burnout. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 The attorneys argued that expulsion is a harmful disruption to the student’s education and socialization, according to court documents. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expulsion 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French expulsioun, from Latin expulsion-, expulsio, from expellere to expel

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expulsion was in the 15th century

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“Expulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expulsion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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expulsion

noun
ex·​pul·​sion ik-ˈspəl-shən How to pronounce expulsion (audio)
: the act of expelling : the state of being expelled

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