Deportees

/ˌdɛpɔːˈtiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of deportee: multiple people who have been or are being deported from a country.

Etymology

Plural of 'deportee,' formed by adding '-s.' The word maintains the '-ee' suffix that identifies these individuals as recipients of deportation action.

Kelly Says

Immigration facilities worldwide are filled with deportees awaiting transport, many facing return to dangerous situations—this word represents real human experiences of displacement and loss of home.

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