Definition of "self-exile" in English

noun

1. (countable) A voluntary exile; One who chooses to leave their homeland or community.

2. (uncountable) The state of voluntary exile; The condition of choosing to leave one's homeland or community.

3. (uncountable) Isolation from the world; A retreat from involvement with one's environment.

4. (uncountable) A separation or alienation from ones inner self.

verb

1. To go into self-exile.