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deportation

de·por·ta·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-pawr-tey-shuh n, -pohr-]
    • /ˌdi pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr-/
    • /diːpɔːˈteɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-pawr-tey-shuh n, -pohr-]
    • /ˌdi pɔrˈteɪ ʃən, -poʊr-/

Definitions of deportation word

  • noun deportation the act of expelling an alien from a country; expulsion 3
  • noun deportation the act of transporting someone from his or her country; banishment 3
  • noun deportation a deporting or being deported; expulsion, as of an undesirable alien, from a country 3
  • noun deportation the lawful expulsion of an undesired alien or other person from a state. 1
  • noun deportation an act or instance of deporting. 1
  • noun deportation The action of deporting a foreigner from a country. 1

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Origin of deportation

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin dēportātiōn- (stem of dēportātiō), equivalent to dēportāt(us) (past participle of dēportāre; see deport, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Deportation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deportation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

deportation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deportation

noun deportation

  • displacement — the act of displacing.
  • removal — the act of removing.
  • ostracism — exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
  • transportation — the act of transporting.
  • relegation — to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.

Antonyms for deportation

noun deportation

  • permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
  • welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.

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