Forced to leave a country, usually by the government, often due to being an illegal resident or criminal.
From Latin 'deportare' (de- away + portare to carry). Originally meant to carry away; evolved to mean official removal from a country.
Immigration and deportation policies have shaped history dramatically—Ellis Island was famous for both welcoming millions and deporting those deemed undesirable, making it a gate between dreams and heartbreak!
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