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deport

/dɪˈpɔːrt/
de · port
Adjective:deportable
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Past Simple:deported
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Past Participle:deported
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Present Participle:deporting
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• verb

1

To expel a foreign national from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime.

Example

"The authorities decided to deport the individual after discovering his visa had expired years ago."

2

To conduct oneself in a specified manner (used reflexively).

Example

"The young diplomat was praised for how gracefully she managed to deport herself during the tense negotiations."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'deport' with 'extradite': to deport is to expel a non-citizen from a country, whereas to extradite is to surrender an accused or convicted person to another jurisdiction where they face legal charges.

• Rhymes for deport

• Nearby Words

depoliticize
depopulate
depopulation
deport
deportable
deportation
deportee

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'deporter' (to bear with or conduct oneself) and directly from Latin 'deportare' (to carry off or banish), formed from 'de-' (away) and 'portare' (to carry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deport
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