deportation
Translation
deportation, expulsion
Examples
He is facing deportation to his home country.
He is facing deportation to his home country.
The government ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.
The government ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.
Grammar Patterns
deportation of ((sb.)) the action of deporting a foreigner The government ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.
deportation to ((a place)) being deported to a specific place He is facing deportation to his home country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expulsion, exile, banishment
Etymology
From Latin 'deportare' (to carry off), from 'de-' (away) + 'portare' (to carry).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'carried away' (de- + port) from a country. Like a port, but for people leaving.