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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.
repatriationnoun
repatriations
pl
The repatriation of refugees is a complex process.
Репатриация беженцев — это сложный процесс.
Synonyms
repatriate
return
restoration
reinstatement
recovery

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.
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