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expulsion

[ɪkˈspʌlʃən]

expulsion Definition

  • 1the act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country
  • 2the 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

Antonyms for expulsion

Idioms Using 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

    Example

    The president faced impeachment and possible expulsion from office.

  • 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.

  • 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.