Deported: meaning, definitions and examples

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deported

 

[ dɪˈpɔːrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To be deported means to be forced to leave a country, typically because of illegal status or criminal activity. This action is usually carried out by the government or immigration authorities.

Synonyms

banished, exiled, expelled, removed

Examples of usage

  • Many undocumented immigrants face the risk of being deported.
  • He was deported after serving his prison sentence.
  • They feared being deported back to a war-torn country.
  • The government deported several individuals for violating visa regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "deported" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deportado

🇮🇳 निर्वासित

🇩🇪 deportiert

🇮🇩 dideportasi

🇺🇦 депортований

🇵🇱 deportowany

🇯🇵 追放された

🇫🇷 déporté

🇪🇸 deportado

🇹🇷 sınır dışı edilmiş

🇰🇷 추방된

🇸🇦 مُهجّر

🇨🇿 deportovaný

🇸🇰 deportovaný

🇨🇳 被驱逐

🇸🇮 deportiran

🇮🇸 útlýstur

🇰🇿 депортацияланған

🇬🇪 დეპორტირებული

🇦🇿 deportasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 deportado

Word origin

The term 'deport' originates from the Latin word 'deportare,' which means 'to carry away.' This term is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'portare' meaning 'to carry.' The usage of 'deport' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, initially used in a legal context to describe the forced removal of individuals from a country. Over time, its application has broadened, encompassing various circumstances under which a person may be forcibly returned to their country of origin, often relating to immigration law and enforcement. The concept of deportation has been a part of international law discussions, particularly concerning human rights, and continues to be a relevant and sometimes contentious issue in contemporary society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,818, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.