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repatriation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ɹiˌpeɪtɹiˈeɪʃən// UK //ɹɪpˌætɹɪˈeɪʃən// repa·tri·a·tion

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.


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.

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