DISPLACEMENT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

displacement

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈplā-smənt

Definition of displacement next

as in expulsion

the forced removal from a homeland the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors

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Recent Examples of displacement The exhibition brought together Ukrainian and international artists who explored the concept of joy through works shaped by war, memory, and displacement. —

Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The company stresses that displacement is not the goal. —

Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Conflict and displacement are disrupting health care systems and vaccination programs. —

Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 15 May 2026 Temporary displacement also doesn't affect residents' ability to vote in their same district. —

Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for displacement

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Birds exhibit sneeze-like respiratory expulsions as well, and even some reptiles do, too.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In the 1930s, Mexican American citizens were deported from the United States as part of a program that led to the expulsion of about 1 million Mexicans.

— Daisy Hernández, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026