Word
remittance
Phoneticsre·mit·tance, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹəˈmɪtəns/
UK/ɹɪmˈɪtəns/
Countable noun
Definition
n. money you send to someone far away, usually family in another country. People who work abroad often send part of their pay home this way.
n. a sum of money sent as payment, typically to a recipient in another country. Commonly refers to earnings sent home by migrant workers to support family members.
Examples
“She sends a remittance to her family every month.”
“After starting his new job abroad, he sends a monthly remittance to help his parents pay rent.”
“Global remittance flows now exceed foreign aid in many developing economies, providing a stable source of household income despite exchange-rate fluctuations.”
Examples
simple
“She sends a remittance to her family every month.”
contextual
“After starting his new job abroad, he sends a monthly remittance to help his parents pay rent.”
complex
“Global remittance flows now exceed foreign aid in many developing economies, providing a stable source of household income despite exchange-rate fluctuations.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “remittance” in context.
Verb
01. receive remittance
“The family receives a remittance from their son abroad.”
verb + noun
02. rely on remittance
“Many families rely on remittance income to pay rent and bills.”
verb + prep + noun
03. remittance arrives
“The remittance usually arrives within two working days.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. international remittance
“She uses an app for fast international remittance transfers.”
adj + noun
05. monthly remittance
“Many workers send a monthly remittance to support their parents back home.”
adj + noun
06. overseas remittance
“Overseas remittances are an important source of income for many families.”
adj + noun
07. regular remittance
“His regular remittance helps pay for his sister's school fees.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. cost of remittance
“The high cost of remittance fees worries many migrant workers.”
noun + prep + noun
09. flow of remittance
“The steady flow of remittance keeps the village economy alive.”
noun + prep + noun
10. recipient of remittance
“He is listed as the recipient of the remittance on the form.”
noun + prep + noun
11. pay high remittance fees
“Migrants often pay high remittance fees to send money quickly.”
12. rely on remittances from abroad
“Thousands of families rely on remittances from abroad.”
Usage
Often appears in the plural ('remittances') for repeated payments home.
Real-World Examples
“And remittances, money sent home by Nepalis working abroad, accounted for nearly 27% of GDP in 2023, a striking indicator of how many young Nepalis had already concluded their future lay elsewhere.” “Meanwhile, Western Union – whose financial services allow Haitian migrants to send remittances to Haiti – has in recent years begun offering introductory Creole courses for staff members.” “Tongans living overseas couldn’t wire funds home to help their families – and at the time, foreign remittances made up 44% of the country’s GDP.” “The problem of sending money across borders - remittances - is shared by many migrants across the globe who are sending cash back home.” Etymology
From remit + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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