noun
Uncommon
expulsion
ihk-SPUHL-shuhn
Expulsion (noun) means the act of forcing someone out, or the state of being forced out, especially from a school, group, or country. Example: “His fight with a teacher led to his expulsion from school.”
noun
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The act of forcing someone out, or the state of being forced out, especially from a school, group, or country.
"His fight with a teacher led to his expulsion from school."
"The treaty resulted in the mass expulsion of refugees."
How to use expulsion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing kicked out or forcibly removed from somewhere.
Common pairings
face expulsion
expulsion from school
threat of expulsion
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Word forms
- Plural
- expulsions
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Etymology
From Latin expulsiō, from expellere, "to drive out".
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Rhymes for expulsion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “expulsion” mean?
The word “expulsion” means the act of forcing someone out, or the state of being forced out, especially from a school, group, or country. In plain terms, being kicked out or forcibly removed from somewhere.
How do you pronounce “expulsion”?
“Expulsion” is pronounced ihk-SPUHL-shuhn (/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “expulsion” in a sentence?
Here is “expulsion” used in a sentence: “His fight with a teacher led to his expulsion from school.”
What is the opposite of “expulsion”?
The opposite of “expulsion” — its antonyms — is impulsion.
What part of speech is “expulsion”?
“Expulsion” is a noun.
Where does the word “expulsion” come from?
The word “expulsion” comes from Latin. From Latin expulsiō, from expellere, "to drive out".
Is “expulsion” a common word?
“Expulsion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
