verb
deport
dih-PAWT
Deport (verb) means to formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws. Example: “He was deported after his visa expired.”
verb
1
To formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws.
"He was deported after his visa expired."
"The government deported several individuals convicted of serious crimes."
How to use deport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially remove someone from a country and send them elsewhere, usually back to their home country.
Common pairings
deport an immigrant
threatened with deportation
deported back to
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- deports
- Past tense
- deported
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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").
