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expatriated

/ɛksˈpeɪtriˌeɪtɪd/ /ɪksˈpeɪtriˌeɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of.

Examples :

"The dictator expatriated all political opponents, forcing them to live in other countries. "
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Related Words

Illustration liabilities

liabilities noun

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

"The company's liabilities, including loans and unpaid bills, totaled $50,000. "

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becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

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dictator noun

/dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/

A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

"Dictators are always punished eventually."

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opponents noun

/əˈpoʊnənts/ /əˈpoʊnɛnts/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

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citizenship noun

/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.

"My new citizenship in this country allows me to vote in elections. "

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renounce noun

/ɹɪˈnaʊns/

An act of renouncing.

"His renunciation of the scholarship was unexpected; he decided to work instead. "

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frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

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forcing verb

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ.sɪŋ/

To violate (a woman); to rape.

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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withdraw verb

/wɪðˈdɹɔː/

To pull (something) back, aside, or away.

"The student withdrew their hand from the hot pan. "

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country noun

/ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "