Deported: meaning, definitions and examples
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deported
[ dɪˈpɔːrtɪd ]
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
Etymology
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.