The government engaged in mass expulsions.
the expulsion of air from the lungs
Recent Examples on the WebThe survey found that 66% of Jewish students interpreted it as a call for the expulsion and genocide of Israeli Jews, a perception closely linked to fears for their safety.—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 After the terrorist attack outside Moscow, Russia inaugurated sweeping expulsions.—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expulsion
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French expulsioun, from Latin expulsion-, expulsio, from expellere to expel
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