1. people who are forced or choose to live away from their native country, typically for political reasons
Usage: plural of exile

1. forces someone to leave their native country and live elsewhere, especially as a punishment
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• Many political exiles fled to neighboring countries during the war.
• The Cuban exiles in Miami maintained their cultural traditions.
• The government exiles dissidents who speak against the regime.
• She joined other exiles in forming a community abroad.
• The dictator exiles anyone who opposes his rule.
• These exiles hope to return home someday.
• The court exiles criminals for serious offenses.