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self-exiled

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[self-eg-zahyld] / ˌsɛlfˈɛg zaɪld /

adjective

  1. experiencing exile, voluntarily imposed by oneself.


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It will take time to set the program up, and it must be done carefully and under the watchful eyes of the counties where these self-exiled citizens live.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

But the self-exiled Russian technology tycoon told the magazine that none of his children would have access to their inheritance for 30 years.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2025

Khan’s main political rival is Nawaz Sharif, a three-time former prime minister, who self-exiled and recently returned to Pakistan after having corruption charges overturned.

From Seattle Times Dec. 22, 2023

The self-exiled British prince did not mince words as he finally got his day in court.

From New York Times Jun. 6, 2023

She was a self-exiled librarian who had rooms filled with books on Remarkable history.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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