deportation

noun
UK: /ˌdiː.pɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdiː.pɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of forcing someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have permission to be there.

    1. His deportation was due to his expired visa.
    2. The government is increasing deportations of illegal immigrants who commit serious crimes.

  2. The removal of a foreign national from a country, typically back to their country of origin, due to immigration violations or criminal activity.

    1. The family fought against his deportation.
    2. The lawyer argued against the deportation, citing humanitarian reasons and potential danger in the home country.

Synonyms

expulsion removal extradition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deportation" in English means: The act of forcing someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have permission to be there., The removal of a foreign national from a country, typically back to their country of origin, due to immigration violations or criminal activity..

The phonetic transcription of "deportation" is /ˌdiː.pɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdiː.pɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deportation": expulsion, removal, extradition.

Example usage of "deportation": "His deportation was due to his expired visa.". More examples on the page.