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