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Definition of passport

passport

/ˈpæs.pɔːrt/
pass · port
Plural:passports
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• noun

1

An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

Example

"Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months before booking your international flight."

2

A thing that ensures admission to a place, or provides the means of achieving a specific goal or status.

Example

"She always believed that a solid education was a passport to a successful career."

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• Nearby Words

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passion fruit
passionflower
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Word Origin & Etymology

From the late 15th-century Middle French 'passeport', originally meaning written permission to pass through a city gate or into a harbor, from 'passer' (to pass) and 'port' (seaport or harbor).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passport
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