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resettlement

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ɹiˈsɛtəɫmənt// UK //ɹɪsˈɛtəlmənt// re·set·tle·ment

n. the process of moving people to a new place to live, usually because they had to leave their original home. This often happens because of war, natural disasters, or government projects.

n. the act or process of moving people to a different place to live on a permanent basis. Often used in the context of refugees, displaced persons, or urban development projects.


SIMPLE

The government organized the resettlement of the flood victims.

CONTEXTUAL

After the war ended, the international agency focused on the resettlement of thousands of families into safer regions.

COMPLEX

Successful resettlement requires more than just housing; it necessitates the provision of social services, employment opportunities, and cultural integration support for the arriving population.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + settlement.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific instance or program.

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