Definition

A person who has been forced to leave their country or home, often due to political reasons or conflict.

Example

After the war, many expellees sought refuge in neighboring countries.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new expellee from the country next door?

Yeah, I read a bit about it; it sounds really tough for them.

I can’t imagine being an expellee and starting over somewhere else.

It must be a huge challenge, especially leaving everything behind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expellee → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or away from) and "pellere" (meaning to drive or push). The word "expellee" refers to a person who has been driven out or expelled from a place.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'driven out' ('ex-') from a place — that's why an expellee is someone who has been expelled.

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