Synonyms of deportation

deportation

noun

ˌdē-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 

as in expulsion

the forced removal from a homeland

the deportation of the Jews from Spain in 1492

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expulsion
• displacement
• migration
• emigration
• exile
• banishment
• expatriation
• dispersion
• evacuation
• relegation
• extradition
• diaspora
• transportation
• ejection
• ostracism
• scattering
• ouster
• ethnic cleansing
• dispossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• return
• immigration
• repatriation

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of deportation

The dual proposals of a mass deportation and allowing local law enforcement to arrest those in the country illegally could have a chilling effect not only on immigrants in the country legally but also businesses looking to move to Arizona, Graham said. —Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024

An identical 56% of that polling favor mass deportation of immigrants. —Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024

Former President Trump has claimed immigration is a contributor to high housing prices — though researchers disagree — and has suggested housing could become more readily available through his promise of mass deportations. —Jessica Boehm, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

His plan calls for mass deportations as part of an unprecedented immigration crackdown. —Matt Egan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024