Deport

/dɪˈpɔrt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove a person from a country or place, often for legal reasons.

The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.

To expel an individual from a country, typically due to violation of immigration laws.

After the court ruling, he was immediately deported back to his home country.

To transport someone away from a place, often used historically in the context of enslaving or punishing criminals.

During the war, many civilians were deported to labor camps.

To send a person, especially a foreign national, out of a country as a punishment.

Her visa had expired, and authorities had no choice but to deport her.

From Latin 'deportare', meaning 'to carry away' from 'de-' (down) + 'portare' (to carry).

deportation order

A legal order issued by authorities to deport someone.

deportees

Individuals who are deported from a country.

deportation

The act of removing a person from a country.

deportee

A person who is expelled from a country.

To send someone packing.

After the argument, they told him he was deported from the group.