passport
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🇺🇸
/ˈpæspɔrt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːspɔːt/
travel document
Etymology
Etymology Information
'passport' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'passeport', where 'passer' meant 'to pass' and 'port' meant 'port or harbor'.
Historical Evolution
'passeport' transformed into the English word 'passport' during the late Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a document allowing passage through a port', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an official travel document'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
She showed her passport at the border control.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35