Synonyms for

Deportation

Verb / ˌdi:pɔ:ˈrteɪʃʌn / Another word for deportation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deportation means the act of forcing someone to leave a country.

Synonyms & similar words

expatriation exile transportation expulsion banishment exile eviction ousting removal debarment displacement emigration exclusion extradition transportation remigration repatriation resettlement exodus ejection dislodgment dismissal purge

Synonyms by register

Formal

expulsion exile banishment removal

Informal

kicking out sending away booting out

Literary

banishment exile

Antonyms

immigration arrival entry admission welcoming residence settlement

Common collocations

  • deportation order
  • deportation proceedings
  • deportation hearing
  • mass deportation
  • illegal deportation
  • deportation from a country
  • face deportation

Word family

noun deportation
verb deport
adjective deportable

Usage note

Deportation refers to the official removal of a foreign national from a country. It is a formal legal process, often carrying negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The deportation of criminals is necessary to keep our country safe.
  2. The family was devastated by their sudden deportation.
  3. He faced deportation after overstaying his visa.
  4. Many people protested the deportation of the refugees.
  5. The government's policy on deportation has become more strict.

Quotes

  • "Deportation is cruel, inhumane, and un-American." - Kamala Harris
  • "Deportation is a death sentence to some." - Ilhan Omar
  • "Deportation is damaging to families and communities." - Zoe Lofgren

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