Deportation

See also: deportation and déportation

German

Etymology

16th century, from Latin deportatio.

Pronunciation
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Noun

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

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

Declension

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