1. plural of expatriation; the act or process of removing someone from their native country or depriving them of citizenship
Usage: formal; often used in legal or historical contexts
2. plural of expatriation; the voluntary act of leaving one's native country to live elsewhere
Usage: formal

Examples

• The expatriations of political refugees increased during the conflict.
• Many expatriations occurred after the revolution as citizens fled the country.
• The government ordered the expatriations of foreign nationals who violated the law.
• Some expatriations were voluntary, while others were forced by the regime.
• Historical records document numerous expatriations throughout the 20th century.
• The expatriations resulted in significant brain drain from the nation.