Deportar
Example: El govern va decidir deportar els criminals a l'estranger.
Definition
"Deportar" means to forcibly send someone away from their country or place of residence, typically as a legal punishment or political action, often to a foreign land. It involves removing individuals, such as criminals, by official order to another location.
Etymology
The word "deportar" comes from the Latin verb 'deportare,' where 'de-' means 'away' and 'portare' means 'to carry.' Did you know that the root 'portare' is also the origin of words like 'transport' and 'portable'? The concept of "deportar" originally involved carrying someone away from a place, which perfectly fits its modern meaning.
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