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deportation

/dɪˈpɔːrtəʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deportation mean?

noun

The forced removal of a person or people from their country or home, often as a punishment or as a result of war or persecution. The act of removing someone from a place or organization, often as a penalty or as a result of a decision.

Example

"The government's decision to deport the refugees sparked widespread protests."

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