expulsion

[ɪkˈspʌlʃən]

expulsion Definition

• 1. the act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country
• 2. the act of officially removing someone from an organization or group

Using expulsion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expulsion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The expulsion of the diplomat caused a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

• Example

  The school board voted for the expulsion of the student who brought a weapon to school.

• Example

  The party's expulsion of the member was due to his controversial statements.

• Example

  The expulsion of the gas from the cylinder caused a loud noise.

expulsion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expulsion

• ejection
• removal
• banishment
• deportation
• eviction

Antonyms for expulsion

• admission
• inclusion

Idioms Using expulsion

• face expulsion

  to be at risk of being removed or kicked out of a place or group

  Example

  The athlete faced expulsion from the team due to his poor behavior.

• expulsion of demons

  the act of driving out evil spirits or demons from a person or place

  Example

  The priest performed an exorcism to facilitate the expulsion of demons from the possessed individual.

• expulsion of phlegm

  the act of coughing up or spitting out mucus or phlegm from the respiratory system

  Example

  The patient's coughing was a sign of the body's attempt to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.

Phrases with expulsion

• expulsion from office

  the removal of a person from a position of authority or power

  Example

  The president faced impeachment and possible expulsion from office.

• expulsion from school

  the removal of a student from an educational institution due to disciplinary reasons

  Example

  The student's expulsion from school was a result of repeated violations of the school's code of conduct.

• expulsion of air

  the act of forcing air out of the lungs or other body cavities

  Example

  The doctor instructed the patient to take deep breaths and cough to aid in the expulsion of air from his lungs.

Origins of expulsion

from Latin 'expulsio', meaning 'driving out'

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Summary: expulsion in Brief

The term 'expulsion' [ɪkˈspʌlʃən] refers to the act of forcing someone to leave a place or officially removing someone from an organization. It can be used in contexts such as diplomacy, education, and politics, as in 'The school board voted for the expulsion of the student who brought a weapon to school.' 'Expulsion' extends into phrases like 'expulsion from school,' and idioms like 'face expulsion,' denoting the risk of being removed from a place or group.