Definitions
- Describing a person who has been forced to leave their country or homeland. - Referring to someone who has been sent away as a punishment or for political reasons. - Talking about a person who is living in a foreign land due to circumstances beyond their control.
- Referring to someone who has been expelled from a place or community as a punishment. - Describing a person who has been forced to leave a place or country due to political or social reasons. - Talking about a person who has been sent away from a place or group as a form of discipline or ostracism.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who has been forced to leave a place.
- 2Both words imply a sense of punishment or exile.
- 3Both words involve being separated from one's home or community.
- 4Both words can be used to describe political or social situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Reason for leaving: Exiled implies leaving due to circumstances beyond one's control, while banished implies leaving as a form of punishment or discipline.
- 2Degree of severity: Banished is often associated with a more severe punishment than exiled.
- 3Duration: Exiled can be temporary or permanent, while banished is usually a permanent punishment.
- 4Connotation: Exiled can have a sympathetic connotation, while banished can have a negative connotation.
- 5Usage: Exiled is more commonly used in literature and historical contexts, while banished is more commonly used in legal or disciplinary contexts.
Remember this!
Exiled and banished are synonyms that describe a person who has been forced to leave a place. However, exiled implies leaving due to circumstances beyond one's control, such as political or social reasons, while banished implies leaving as a form of punishment or discipline. Additionally, banished is often associated with a more severe punishment and is usually a permanent punishment, while exiled can be temporary or permanent.
