Word
resettlement
Phoneticsre·set·tle·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈsɛtəɫmənt/
UK/ɹɪsˈɛtəlmənt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
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.
Examples
“The government organized the resettlement of the flood victims.”
“After the war ended, the international agency focused on the resettlement of thousands of families into safer regions.”
“Successful resettlement requires more than just housing; it necessitates the provision of social services, employment opportunities, and cultural integration support for the arriving population.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to a specific instance or program.
Real-World Examples
“A man has received threats from the Taliban after his work for the Afghan police was revealed by a Ministry of Defence leak and the UK refused his application for resettlement.” “About half of England and Wales’s 86,000 prisoners are held in category C prisons, which specialise in preparing offenders for work and resettlement.” Etymology
From re- + settlement.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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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
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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