government-in-exile

[ guhv-ern-muhnt-in-eg-zahyl, -ek-sahyl, -er-muhnt- ]

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.

Example Sentences

Assigned by the commander of Poland's Home Army, Gen Stefan Rowecki, as his personal representative, Zo was instructed to cross occupied Europe to pass orders to the country's government-in-exile, which was based in London.

From BBC

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

The Tibetan government-in-exile in India accuses China of denying the most fundamental human rights to people in Tibet and vigorously carrying out the extermination of the Tibetan identity.

From Seattle Times

When Norway was invaded in 1940, the king sought refuge in Britain and the Norwegian government-in-exile was established in London.

From BBC

When Norway was invaded in 1940, the King of Norway sought refuge in Britain and the Norwegian government-in-exile was established in London.

From BBC