government-in-exile

American  

[guhv-ern-muhnt-in-eg-zahyl, -ek-sahyl, -er-muhnt-] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt ɪnˈɛg zaɪl, -ˈɛk saɪl, -ər mənt- /

noun

1. a government temporarily moved to or formed in a foreign land by exiles who hope to establish that government in their native country after its liberation.

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Example Sentences

At the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamshala, northern India, Tibetan Buddhist monks sat crossed-legs on the floor, chanting prayers as devotees stood in line to offer prayers.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

In London, Gautier joined the Free France movement, which maintained a government-in-exile and military that coordinated with the Allies against Nazi Germany.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2023

In India, he was allowed to set up a government-in-exile in Dharamsala, and at 54 years old he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2023

The government-in-exile expressed deep concern on Friday over the situation in China and said it stood in solidarity with people protesting COVID-19 restrictions.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022

He fled to Hungary and then to Israel, supposedly with bags of money—to avoid prosecution and with hope of setting up a government-in-exile.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady