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deporting

 

[ dɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal action

Deporting refers to the act of sending a person, often an immigrant or foreign national, back to their country of origin. This action is typically carried out by governmental authorities when an individual is found to be in violation of immigration laws.

Synonyms

banish, expel, remove

Examples of usage

  • The government is deporting undocumented immigrants.
  • She faced deporting due to her expired visa.
  • Deporting refugees has sparked widespread protests.

Translations

Translations of the word "deporting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deportação

🇮🇳 निर्वासन

🇩🇪 Abschiebung

🇮🇩 deportasi

🇺🇦 депортація

🇵🇱 deportacja

🇯🇵 強制送還

🇫🇷 déportation

🇪🇸 deportación

🇹🇷 sürgün etme

🇰🇷 추방

🇸🇦 ترحيل

🇨🇿 deportace

🇸🇰 deportácia

🇨🇳 驱逐

🇸🇮 deportacija

🇮🇸 útskýring

🇰🇿 депортация

🇬🇪 დეპორტაცია

🇦🇿 deportasiya

🇲🇽 deportación

Word origin

The term 'deport' originates from the Latin word 'deportare', which means 'to carry away'. It came into English usage around the early 19th century, primarily in the context of law and governance regarding immigration. Initially associated with exiling individuals from their home country, it has evolved to encompass a wider range of scenarios involving the forced removal of individuals from a country they do not legally belong to. The legal framework surrounding deportation has expanded significantly over the years, leading to more formal processes and reflections on human rights. As immigration laws become more stringent globally, the term has gained both legal significance and social implications, often provoking discussions about the balance between national security and human rights.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,199 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.