expulsion

noun

ex·​pul·​sion ik-ˈspəl-shən How to pronounce expulsion (audio)
Synonyms of expulsionnext
: the act of expelling : the state of being expelled
expulsive adjective

Examples of expulsion in a Sentence

The government engaged in mass expulsions. the expulsion of air from the lungs
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Their film, created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective during oppressive times, aims to challenge the ongoing expulsion and propose a vision of equality. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 But there are already signs that her expulsion would have some bipartisan support. Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026 The congresswoman was facing the possible threat of expulsion, something that has only occurred six times in the history of the House. Kevin Freking, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 Republicans are already calling for the expulsion of Cherfilus-McCormick, who is in her third term and is running for reelection in a southeastern Florida district. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expulsion

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French expulsioun, from Latin expulsion-, expulsio, from expellere to expel

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expulsion was in the 15th century

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“Expulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expulsion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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expulsion

noun
ex·​pul·​sion ik-ˈspəl-shən How to pronounce expulsion (audio)
: the act of expelling : the state of being expelled

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