large-scale expulsion

[/lɑːrdʒ skeɪl ɪkˈspʌlʃən/]
nounpl: large-scale expulsions
expulsão em larga escala
1. The forced removal or banishment of a large number of people from a place, organization, or country
The large-scale expulsion of refugees created a humanitarian crisis in the region.
A expulsão em larga escala de refugiados criou uma crise humanitária na região.
2. A mass removal of individuals, often involving entire communities or groups based on ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation
Historical records document the large-scale expulsion of indigenous populations from their ancestral lands.
Os registros históricos documentam a expulsão em larga escala das populações indígenas de suas terras ancestrais.
This term is frequently used in historical, political, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the United States when discussing major migrations, deportations, and human rights issues. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions of favela removals and indigenous land disputes, while in the U.S. it's commonly associated with immigration policy debates and historical events like the Trail of Tears.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mass expulsionforced removaldeportationdisplacementethnic cleansingbanishment
Antonyms / Antônimos
welcomeintegrationinclusionrepatriationsettlement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expulsão em larga escala
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expulsão massiva
Alternative colloquial form used in Rio
São Paulo
expulsão em massa
Preferred usage in São Paulo media and academic contexts
Portugal
expulsão em larga escala
Formal and official Portuguese usage, similar to Brazilian

Related Words

expulsiondisplacementrefugeemigrationdeportationdiasporaexile

Related Idioms & Phrases

mass exodus
wholesale removal
sweeping expulsion
forced displacement
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