die Zwangsvertreibung
Translation
forced displacement, forced expulsion
Examples
Die Zwangsvertreibung der Bevölkerung war illegal.
The forced displacement of the population was illegal.
Grammar Patterns
to be a victim of ((sth.)) Many people became victims of the forced displacement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Deportation; Antonyms: die freiwillige Umsiedlung (voluntary resettlement)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zwang' (compulsion, force) and 'Vertreibung' (expulsion, displacement), from the verb 'vertreiben' (to drive out).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'driven' (from 'treiben') out of your home by 'force' ('Zwang').