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deport

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Verb — To formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws.

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deport an immigrant threatened with deportation deported back to

Etymology

From French déporter, from Latin deportare ("to carry away"), from de- ("away") and portare ("to carry").

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What does “deport” mean?

The word “deport” means to formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws. In plain terms, to officially remove someone from a country and send them elsewhere, usually back to their home country.

How do you pronounce “deport”?

“Deport” is pronounced dih-PAWT (/dɪˈpɔɹt/ in IPA).

How do you use “deport” in a sentence?

Here is “deport” used in a sentence: “He was deported after his visa expired.”

What part of speech is “deport”?

“Deport” is a verb.

Where does the word “deport” come from?

The word “deport” comes from Latin. From French déporter, from Latin deportare ("to carry away"), from de- ("away") and portare ("to carry").

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