Definitions and Examples of deport, expel, exclude
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To expel a foreigner from a country, typically because of illegal status or criminal activity.
Example
The government decided to deport all undocumented immigrants who had entered the country illegally.
To force someone to leave a place or organization, often as a punishment.
Example
The school principal decided to expel the student for repeatedly breaking the rules.
To prevent someone from entering or being part of a group or activity.
Example
The club decided to exclude members who did not pay their dues on time.
Key Differences: deport vs expel vs exclude
- 1Deport is used specifically for foreigners who have entered a country illegally or committed a crime.
- 2Expel is used for removing someone from a place or organization as a punishment.
- 3Exclude is used for preventing someone from being part of a group or activity.
Effective Usage of deport, expel, exclude
- 1Legal Matters: Use naturalize in legal contexts when referring to granting citizenship.
- 2Immigration: Use deport when referring to the expulsion of foreigners from a country.
- 3Education: Use expel when referring to the removal of students from school.
- 4Social Settings: Use exclude when referring to preventing someone from being part of a group or activity.
Remember this!
The antonyms of naturalize are deport, expel, and exclude. Deport is used for illegal foreigners, expel is used for punishment, and exclude is used for preventing participation. Use these words in legal, immigration, education, and social settings to convey the opposite meaning of naturalize.
