deportation
UK: ˌdiːpɔːˈteɪʃən | US: ˌdipɔːrˈteɪʃən
n. the act of expelling a person from a country, typically for legal or political reasons
n. the forced removal of an individual or group to another place
deportation = de<away> + port<carry> + ation<noun suffix>
- de (prefix): From Latin de-, meaning "away" or "down."
- port (root): From Latin portare, meaning "to carry."
- ation (suffix): A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word deportation traces back to Latin deportare ("to carry away"), combining de- (away) and portare (to carry). It originally referred to the banishment of individuals, often as punishment. Over time, it evolved into its modern legal and political sense, emphasizing forced removal from a country. The root port- appears in many English words related to movement (e.g., transport, import), reinforcing the idea of relocation.
The government ordered the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
He faced deportation after violating visa regulations.
Historical records show the mass deportation of entire communities during the war.
Activists protested against the unjust deportation of refugees.
The court halted the deportation pending further review.