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Exam: IELTS

depopulate

IPA: /dɪˈpɒpjʊleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːpjuleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To greatly decrease the number of people living in a certain area, often due to events like war, disease, or forced movement.

Example: The war caused many towns to depopulate as people fled to safer regions.

depopulation

IPA: /ˌdiːˈpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːpjʊleɪtɪən/

noun

Definition: The process of reducing the number of people living in a certain area, often due to factors like war, disease, or economic decline.

Example: The depopulation of the region led to abandoned towns and a loss of cultural heritage.

deport

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːrt/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To send someone away from a country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there.

Example: The government decided to deport the individuals who were living there illegally.

deportable

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that can be removed from a country by legal means, often because they do not have the right to stay.

Example: The government has strict laws regarding deportable individuals who violate immigration rules.

deportation

IPA: /dɪˌpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpɔrˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of forcing someone to leave a country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there legally.

Example: The government announced a new policy on deportation for illegal immigrants.

deportee

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːrtiː/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrti/

noun

Definition: A person who has been forced to leave their country, usually because they are not allowed to stay there legally.

Example: The government announced the deportation of several individuals who had overstayed their visas, making them deportees.

deportment

IPA: /dɪˈpɔːtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈpɔrtmənt/

noun

Definition: The way a person behaves or carries themselves in public.

Example: Her deportment during the ceremony was graceful and confident.

depose

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊz/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give a formal statement or testimony, especially in a legal context.

Example: The witness was asked to depose about what he saw during the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially in a formal or legal context.

Example: The military decided to depose the leader after the coup.

deposer

IPA: /dɪˈpoʊzər/

KK: /dɪˈpoʊzər/

noun

Definition: A person who removes someone from a position of power or authority, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The deposer presented evidence to support the removal of the official from office.

depositary

IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːzɪtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person or place where something is kept safe or stored, often for others to use or access later.

Example: The bank acts as a depositary for customers' valuables and important documents.

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