Passport: meaning, definitions and examples

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passport

[ ˈpɑːspɔːt ]

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travel document

A passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

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Examples of usage

I need to renew my passport before my trip next month.
Make sure to keep your passport safe while traveling.

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important document

Passport is also used figuratively to refer to something that is considered essential or important for someone or something.

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Examples of usage

Education is often seen as a passport to a better future.
Hard work is the passport to success.

Translations

Translations of the word "passport" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passaporte

🇮🇳 पासपोर्ट

🇩🇪 Reisepass

🇮🇩 paspor

🇺🇦 паспорт

🇵🇱 paszport

🇯🇵 パスポート

🇫🇷 passeport

🇪🇸 pasaporte

🇹🇷 pasaport

🇰🇷 여권

🇸🇦 جواز سفر

🇨🇿 pas

🇸🇰 pas

🇨🇳 护照

🇸🇮 potni list

🇮🇸 vegabréf

🇰🇿 паспорт

🇬🇪 პასპორტი

🇦🇿 pasport

🇲🇽 pasaporte

Word origin

The word 'passport' originated from the Middle English word 'passeport', which was derived from the Old French term 'passeport', meaning 'authorization to pass through a gate'. The concept of passports dates back to ancient times when various civilizations used travel documents to control movement across borders. Modern passports as we know them today began to take shape in the early 20th century, with standardized formats and security features.