Banished
/ˈbæn.ɪʃt/noun
To send someone away from a place as punishment.
Did you know?In medieval times, banishment was often seen as a form of spiritual cleansing, believed to rid society of evil influences.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
banire
“to expel, to drive away.”
Old French
Old French
banir
“to proclaim or declare as outlaw.”
Middle English
Middle English
banisshen
“to expel from a place, to exile.”
Modern English
English
banished
“to be sent away from one's home or country.”
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