To deport
Example: The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants last week.
Definition
"To deport" means to officially remove a person from a country and send them back to their country of origin, usually because they have violated immigration laws or regulations. This action is typically carried out by government authorities to enforce legal boundaries.
Etymology
The word "to deport" comes from the Latin 'deportare,' meaning 'to carry away.' It entered English in the 15th century, originally referring to the act of removing someone forcibly, often as a punishment. Did you know? The word is related to 'deportment,' which refers to behavior, but 'to deport' focuses on physical removal.
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"To deport" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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