Word
reintegration
Phoneticsrein·te·gra·tion
US/ɹiˈɪntəˌɡɹeɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌiːˌɪntɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the return of someone to normal life or to a group after being away for a long time. You use it for people coming home from prison, war, or long treatment.
n. restoration to full participation in a community, institution, or social system after separation, imprisonment, conflict, or treatment. Often implies structured support rather than spontaneous return.
Examples
“The program supports their reintegration into school life.”
“After his release, he attends a centre that helps with reintegration into work and family life.”
“Successful reintegration after long conflict requires housing, employment, and community acceptance, not merely the formal end of hostilities.”
Examples
simple
“The program supports their reintegration into school life.”
contextual
“After his release, he attends a centre that helps with reintegration into work and family life.”
complex
“Successful reintegration after long conflict requires housing, employment, and community acceptance, not merely the formal end of hostilities.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reintegration” in context.
Verb
01. facilitate reintegration
“Language courses facilitate reintegration for refugees settling in a new country.”
verb + noun
02. hinder reintegration
“Stigma and unemployment can severely hinder reintegration after release.”
verb + noun
03. promote reintegration
“The new policy promotes reintegration through education and vocational training.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. economic reintegration
“Economic reintegration helps veterans find stable jobs and financial independence.”
adj + noun
05. full reintegration
“The programme aims for full reintegration of ex-offenders into everyday life.”
adj + noun
06. gradual reintegration
“Gradual reintegration allows patients to rebuild confidence before returning to work.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. barrier to reintegration
“Lack of housing is a major barrier to reintegration after prison.”
noun + prep + noun
08. path to reintegration
“Education offers a clear path to reintegration for young offenders.”
noun + prep + noun
09. process of reintegration
“The process of reintegration can take months and requires ongoing counselling.”
noun + prep + noun
10. achieve full reintegration into workforce
“Training schemes help veterans achieve full reintegration into the workforce.”
11. face barriers to reintegration
“Many ex-prisoners face barriers to reintegration such as stigma and unemployment.”
12. facilitate successful reintegration into society
“Counselling helps facilitate successful reintegration into society after long sentences.”
Usage
Often followed by 'into' ('reintegration into society, work, school').
Real-World Examples
“At Rwanda’s Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre, he began preparing for civilian life.” “Colombia allocates—and will continue to allocate post-peace agreement—approximately4 million ($1500) to educational and vocational training programs over six to seven years aimed at assisting combatants in their reintegration, according to Joshua Mitrotti from the state's reintegration unit.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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