Deportation Definition

deportation
noun
  1. the act of expelling a person from their native land; "men in exile dream of hope"; "his deportation to a penal colony"; "the expatriation of wealthy farmers"; "the sentence was one of transportation for life"
  2. the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien

"Deportation" in song lyrics

See how deportation is used in real songs:

  • "department of deportation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "united states deportation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "death camp guard deportation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "deportation"

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