The deportation



Example: The deportation of thousands changed the country's history forever.

Definition


"The deportation" refers to the forced removal of people from their home country or region, often by government authority, typically for political, legal, or security reasons. It involves relocating individuals to another place, usually against their will, altering the demographic or social structure.

Etymology


The word "deportation" comes from the Latin word 'deportare,' meaning 'to carry away' or 'to remove.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages, originally referring to the physical removal or exile of people. Did you know? The term often appears in historical contexts involving mass movements or expulsions.

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"The deportation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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