Reclamation: meaning, definitions and examples
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reclamation
[ ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən ]
land
the process of claiming back land that has been lost or damaged
Synonyms
recovery, rehabilitation, restoration
Examples of usage
- Environmental reclamation is an important step in restoring land after mining activities.
- The company invested in reclamation efforts to restore the wetlands.
business
a demand made by a customer for a refund or replacement of a faulty product
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The customer submitted a reclamation for the defective product.
- The company's policy allows customers to make reclamation requests within 30 days of purchase.
Translations
Translations of the word "reclamation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reclamação
🇮🇳 शिकायत
🇩🇪 Beschwerde
🇮🇩 keluhan
🇺🇦 скарга
🇵🇱 reklamacja
🇯🇵 苦情 (くじょう)
🇫🇷 réclamation
🇪🇸 reclamación
🇹🇷 şikayet
🇰🇷 불만
🇸🇦 شكوى
🇨🇿 reklamace
🇸🇰 reklamácia
🇨🇳 投诉 (tóusù)
🇸🇮 reklamacija
🇮🇸 kvörtun
🇰🇿 шағым
🇬🇪 საჩივარი
🇦🇿 şikayət
🇲🇽 reclamación
Word origin
The word 'reclamation' originates from the Latin word 'reclamationem', which means 'a calling back'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Initially, it was used in the context of bringing something back to a useful state, especially in relation to land. Over time, the term expanded to include the idea of reclaiming something that was lost or damaged. In modern usage, 'reclamation' can refer to various processes of restoration, recovery, or demanding compensation for a faulty product.
See also: reclaimer, reclaiming, unreclaimed.