Synonyms for

Deportations

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

Definition

Deportations refers to the act of expelling or forcibly removing people from a country, usually due to immigration violations or as a result of government policies.

Synonyms & similar words

expatriation exile deportation transportation expulsions exiles banishments removals evictions displacements extraditions emigrations dislocations ejections expatriations oustings evacuations repatriations expulsings transfers relocations evictions dispersals resettlements

Example sentences

  1. 1. The deportations affected many people who were living in the country illegally.
  2. 2. She was worried that her family would be subjected to deportations.
  3. 3. The government announced a series of deportations to address the issue of illegal immigration.
  4. 4. The deportations caused a lot of controversy and protests.
  5. 5. The immigrants feared the possibility of deportations and tried to hide their status.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.' - Mahatma Gandhi
  • 2. 'No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.' - Warsan Shire
  • 3. 'Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.' - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

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