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Deportee: meaning, definitions and examples

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deportee

 

[ dɪˈpɔːrtiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal status

A deportee is a person who has been expelled or removed from a country, typically for violating immigration laws or regulations. Deportation is often a result of legal proceedings where individuals are deemed unauthorized to stay in a given country. The term can also apply to people who are forcibly removed from a country due to political reasons, such as refugees or dissenters. The process of deportation can vary greatly depending on the country's laws and the specific circumstances of the individual involved.

Synonyms

expellee, outcast, refugee

Examples of usage

  • The deportee was sent back to their home country.
  • Many deportees face challenges reintegrating after being forced out.
  • The government announced new policies regarding deportees.
  • Legal aid is available for deportees seeking asylum.

Translations

Translations of the word "deportee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deportado

🇮🇳 निर्वासित

🇩🇪 Abschiebung

🇮🇩 deportasi

🇺🇦 депортований

🇵🇱 deportowany

🇯🇵 強制送還者

🇫🇷 déporté

🇪🇸 deportado

🇹🇷 sınır dışı edilen

🇰🇷 추방자

🇸🇦 مُرحّل

🇨🇿 deportovaný

🇸🇰 deportovaný

🇨🇳 被驱逐者

🇸🇮 deportiranec

🇮🇸 útlendingur

🇰🇿 депортацияланған

🇬🇪 დეპორტირებული

🇦🇿 deportasiya olunan

🇲🇽 deportado

Etymology

The term 'deportee' originates from the early 20th century, deriving from the verb 'deport,' which comes from the Latin 'deportare.' In Latin, 'deportare' combines 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'portare,' meaning 'to carry.' This etymology reflects the action of carrying someone away from a certain place, typically against their will. The word gained more prominence in legal and political contexts, particularly during periods of social unrest and migration crises. It has since been employed widely in discussions of immigration, human rights, and international law, particularly regarding the treatment of individuals who are removed from their host countries. As global migration patterns evolve, the notion of a deportee remains relevant, often highlighting the complexities of nationality, asylum, and human dignity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,502, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.