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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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