Deportation

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Etymology

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From the 16th century, from Latin dēportātiō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Deportation f (genitive Deportation, plural Deportationen)

  1. deportation, banishment (forced transport of individuals or groups of people to camps or specific regions)
    Synonyms: Zwangsverschickung, Zwangsumsiedlung, Verbannung, Verschleppung, Vertreibung

Usage notes

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  • Generally not used for “forced removal of a foreign national from a country”, for which use Abschiebung or Ausweisung.

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