Word
repatriation
Phoneticsrepa·tri·a·tion
US/ɹiˌpeɪtɹiˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪpˌætɹɪˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the act of sending someone back to their own country. It also refers to sending money or objects back to their place of origin.
n. the process of returning a person, voluntarily or forcibly, to their country of origin or citizenship. Often refers to the return of refugees, prisoners of war, or cultural artifacts.
Examples
“The government organized the repatriation of the refugees.”
“After the conflict ended, the international community assisted in the voluntary repatriation of thousands of displaced families.”
“The museum is currently negotiating the repatriation of several bronze statues that were removed from their original site during the colonial era.”
Examples
simple
“The government organized the repatriation of the refugees.”
contextual
“After the conflict ended, the international community assisted in the voluntary repatriation of thousands of displaced families.”
complex
“The museum is currently negotiating the repatriation of several bronze statues that were removed from their original site during the colonial era.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to specific programs or instances.
Real-World Examples
“Search and rescue teams later recovered the remains of one pilot, Majid Kazemi, and coordinated with Iranian authorities for the repatriation of his body.” “After the breakout, the remaining Japanese were moved to other POW camps, where they remained until their repatriation after the war’s end.” Scan code
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