Synonyms of displacement

displacement

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈplā-smənt 

as in expulsion

the forced removal from a homeland

the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expulsion
• deportation
• migration
• emigration
• dispersion
• banishment
• exile
• expatriation
• evacuation
• relegation
• diaspora
• scattering
• ejection
• extradition
• transportation
• ostracism
• ouster
• dispossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• return
• repatriation
• immigration
• entry
• arrival

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of displacement

The economic upswing comes with growing concerns about displacement and a chronic housing shortage in a city where previous tech booms have already pushed many residents out. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

This grief-horror debut centers on the Nakba, the 1948 Arab-Israeli War’s displacement of Palestinians. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

There's a lot of joblessness and internal displacement of people who have had to flee their homes because of this violence. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026