deportation

[ dee-pawr-tey-shuhn, -pohr- ]

noun

1. the lawful expulsion of an alien or other person from a country.
2. an act or instance of deporting.

deportation

/ ˌdiːpɔːˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of expelling an alien from a country; expulsion
2. the act of transporting someone from his country; banishment

Other Words From

• nonde·por·tation noun
• prode·por·tation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deportation¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin dēportātiōn- (stem of dēportātiō ), equivalent to dēportāt(us) (past participle of dēportāre; deport, -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- noun suffix; -ion

Example Sentences

Gaetz would throw the Justice Department’s might behind Trump’s mass deportation plan, assisting in the identification and removal of millions of unauthorized immigrants.

From Slate

Any mass deportation programme could face logistical difficulties as well as a flurry of legal challenges from immigration and human rights activists.

From BBC

"We know that on day one he is going to launch the largest mass deportation of illegal immigrants in American history," she said.

From BBC

Trump's power advantage could be key in pushing through his big promises such as the largest deportation of migrants in history, sweeping tariffs on foreign imports, and the rolling back of environmental protections.

From BBC

According to Pritzker and Polis, GSD participants will discuss a range of options, including safeguarding state-level environmental protection; defending their election systems from threats both foreign and domestic; and shielding immigrants from mass deportation.

From Salon

Related Words

• displacement
• eviction
• expulsion
• extradition
• removal