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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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With William in the UK and Harry self-exiled in California, the gulf between the two has only widened.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

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

When he came off the road after his long tour with Mr. Getz, he settled in Mexico City, where he joined many other self-exiled Brazilian artists.

From New York Times Dec. 23, 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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