expatriation

/ˌeks.pæt.riˈeɪ.ʃən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌeks.peɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)ek-ˌspā-trē-ˈā-shən/ (ame, mw)

expatriation — noun

  • expatriationsingular
  • expatriationsplural

1. the act of making a person leave their homeland as punishment, often by strippin

1.名詞C1
釋義

the act of making a person leave their homeland as punishment, often by stripping away their citizenship

例句

After the coup, the new regime ordered the expatriation of Mei-Lin within two days.

collocation: ordered the expatriation of [person]

Kwame's expatriation left him without a passport and cut off from his entire family.

expatriation + stripped of rights and connections

同義詞
  • banishment

    more archaic in tone; often implies a formal decree of exile

  • expulsion

    broader — can apply to being removed from any group or institution, not only a country

  • deportation

    specifically removal by immigration authorities, usually of a non-citizen

反義詞
  • repatriation

    the act of returning someone to their own country

文法句型

expatriation of + [person/group]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (VOLUNTARY EMIGRATION): this sense always involves compulsion — the person is forced out against their will, typically by a government or ruling authority.

常見錯誤

❌The criminal faced expatriation to stand trial in France.
✅The criminal faced extradition to stand trial in France.
💡'extradition' means sending someone to another country to face charges; 'expatriation' means expelling them from their own country permanently.
❌She chose expatriation after the regime seized her passport.
✅She was forced into expatriation after the regime seized her passport.
💡sense 1 is involuntary; if it was her choice, use sense 2 instead.

2. the decision to leave your country of birth and go to live permanently in anothe

2.名詞B2
釋義

the decision to leave your country of birth and go to live permanently in another nation

例句

After years of planning, Aisha's expatriation to Portugal finally happened last spring.

collocation: expatriation to [destination]

Camila chose expatriation over staying in a country that no longer felt safe to her.

pattern: chose expatriation over [alternative]

同義詞
  • emigration

    more neutral and everyday; focuses on the act of leaving rather than the lifestyle choice

  • relocation

    more casual, often implies a temporary or work-driven move rather than permanent settlement

反義詞
  • repatriation

    returning to one's home country after a period abroad

文法句型

expatriation to + [country/city]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (FORCED EXPULSION): this sense is voluntary — the person freely chooses to leave. Common in business and lifestyle contexts where people relocate for work or quality of life.

常見錯誤

❌His expatriation to Canada was ordered by the court.
✅His emigration to Canada was voluntary and driven by career opportunities.
💡'expatriation' in sense 2 is never ordered by an authority; if the court is involved, sense 1 applies.