Transportation

Transportation

/ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃn/
Noun General British

British historical punishment (exile to colonies, particularly Australia).

Example Sentences

"That's very Transportation!"

Etymology & History

British historical deportation. British criminal punishment. Transportation to Australia British 1788-1868. American 'transportation' = transport. Reflects British penal colony history.

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Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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