repatriation

UK
/ˌriːˌpætriˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌriˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃən/

Translations

repatriationadjective
UK
/ˌriːˌpætriˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌriˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to the process of repatriation.
de rapatriement
A repatriation flight departed early this morning.
Un vol de rapatriement a décollé tôt ce matin.
repatriationnoun
repatriations
pl
The government organized the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad due to the pandemic.
Le gouvernement a organisé le rapatriement des citoyens bloqués à l'étranger à cause de la pandémie.
rapatriementÉconomie et finance.
The company announced the repatriation of its overseas earnings to invest in local projects.
L'entreprise a annoncé le rapatriement de ses bénéfices à l'étranger pour investir dans des projets locaux.
Additional translations
restitutionSe dit notamment pour les biens culturels et les restes humains.

Definitions

repatriationadjective
Relating to or intended for the return of people or things to their country of origin.
A repatriation flight departed early this morning.
repatriationnoun
The process of returning a person to their country of origin or citizenship.
The government organized the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad due to the pandemic.
The act of sending back money or profits to one's own country.
The company announced the repatriation of its overseas earnings to invest in local projects.
The return of cultural property, artifacts, or human remains to the country or community of origin.
The museum faced increasing pressure for the repatriation of looted artifacts.