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returnee

UK
/rɪˌtɜːnˈiː/
US
/rɪˌtɜrnˈi/

Translations

returneenoun
returnees
pl
UK
/rɪˌtɜːnˈiː/
US
/rɪˌtɜrnˈi/
rapatriéPersonne revenue dans son pays d’origine après un séjour à l’étranger.
The government has set up a program to assist returnees in finding employment.
Le gouvernement a mis en place un programme pour aider les rapatriés à trouver un emploi.
Additional translations
revenantPersonne qui revient après une longue absence; emploi moins spécifique que rapatrié.
Synonyms
repatriate
homecomer
returning traveler
exile
refugee
returneeadjective
more returnee
Comp.
most returnee
Super.
UK
/rɪˌtɜːˈniː/
US
/rɪˌtɝːˈniː/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "returnee program").
rapatriéS’emploie surtout dans un contexte administratif ou humanitaire; en français on préfère souvent une tournure nominale.
The ministry announced new returnee support services.
Le ministère a annoncé de nouveaux services d’aide aux rapatriés.

Definitions

returneenoun
A person who returns to a place, especially after a long absence.
The returnee was welcomed back to his hometown with a grand celebration.
A person who returns to their country of origin after living abroad.
The government has set up a program to assist returnees in finding employment.
returneeadjective
Relating to or intended for people who have returned, especially to their country of origin.
The ministry announced new returnee support services.
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