Banishment
Banishment noun - The forced removal from a homeland.
Usage example: some members of the tribe of Native Americans believe they are still owed compensation for their banishment from their homeland
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Synonyms for Banishment
Return is an antonym for banishment.
Return
Return noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Banishment is an antonym for return.
Both words in one sentence
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After expressing relief that he survived the return and banishment of the Time Lords, The Master's Crowning Moment of Awesome and a large explosion, the prophecy surrounding The Doctor's death comes true.
Source: Death Is Dramatic -
Big Damn Heroes: Dragon and Jane return to the castle after a self-imposed banishment to save Gunther from a collapsed wall.
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Refusal of the Call: When Ashelin pleads with Jak to return to Haven City, Jak is unimpressed, still bitter over his banishment.
Source: Video Game / Jak 3: Wastelander
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