expatriations

noun

plural of expatriation
as in deportations
the forced removal from a homeland the brutal expatriation of thousands of Cherokee to Indian Territory is now commonly referred to as the Trail of Tears

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  1. deportations
  2. expulsions
Noun
  • Federal judges in Massachusetts and California have ruled these deportations to be unconstitutional.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The third-country deportations also include places so dangerous the State Department warns Americans to not travel there, like the Central African Republic, a landlocked country where armed conflict and violent crime are rampant.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deportations
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  • Among other goals, the plan looks to close academic gaps, double the number of Black male teachers and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following the 2014 guidance, many school districts shifted away from suspensions and expulsions, adopting restorative justice policies that prioritize dialogue over punishment.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of expulsions
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“Expatriations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expatriations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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