deportee

/ˈdɛpɔːrˌtiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is forcibly removed from a country or place of residence, often due to being an illegal immigrant or a criminal.

“The news reported on the deportation of hundreds of refugees to their home countries, leaving many families separated.”

2. noun

A person who is expelled from a team, organization, or institution, often due to poor performance or misconduct.

“The coach decided to deport the player from the team after their repeated instances of unsportsmanlike behavior.”

Synonyms

  • exile
  • immigrant
  • refugee

Antonyms

  • immigrant
  • settler