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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

repatriation

/rɪˌpætrɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does repatriation mean?

noun

The act of returning someone or something to their own country, or the process of returning to one's own country after living or being in another country.

Example

"The government facilitated the repatriation of refugees who had been living in a neighboring country for several years."

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