Meaning & Definition of word "Deportation"

Deportation

/ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The act of removing a foreign national from a country, typically because of illegal status or criminal behavior.
    • Example: The deportation of undocumented immigrants has become a controversial political issue.
  • 2. The removal of a person from their home country, often to a less favorable or hostile place.
    • Example: Many families faced deportation during the regime's crackdown on political dissidents.
  • 3. The process of expelling someone from a country.
    • Example: After serving his sentence, he faced deportation back to his country of origin.
  • 4. Forced relocation of individuals, often associated with war or persecution.
    • Example: Historical records show the deportation of millions during the Holocaust.

Etymology

Late Latin deportare, from de- 'away' + portare 'to carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deportation order:

A formal notice issued by a government authority to remove a person from a country.

deportation hearing:

A legal proceeding to determine whether an individual should be deported.

risk of deportation:

The possibility of being expelled from a country.

Related Words

immigration:

The act of entering and settling in a country

expulsion:

The process of forcing someone to leave a place or country

refugee:

A person who has fled their country due to persecution or danger

Slang Meanings of deportation

Meaning: Get deported

Example Sentence: If you keep breaking the laws, you might just get deported.

Meaning: ICE'd

Example Sentence: He was hanging out with a friend when he got ICE'd by the authorities.