deportation
noun
the lawful expulsion of an alien or other person from a country.
deportations
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pluralof deportation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Enforced returns", which includes deportations, means the government arranges transport to return people to a different country.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
There was more — a lot more, from the Epstein files and the Iran war to incompetence, lying and deportations.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Mexican team, including Aguirre and officials, remained silent ahead of the Gold Cup played in the United States as immigration raids and mass deportations took place throughout the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Had the Soviets managed to keep the deportations a secret from the world?
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
