Rehabilitating: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehabilitating
[ ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]
in society
Restoring (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
Synonyms
reform, rehab, rehabilitate, renew, restore
Examples of usage
- He was dedicated to rehabilitating ex-convicts and helping them reintegrate into society.
- After years of drug abuse, she finally sought help in rehabilitating herself.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehabilitating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reabilitando
🇮🇳 पुनर्वास
🇩🇪 rehabilitierend
🇮🇩 merehabilitasi
🇺🇦 реабілітуючи
🇵🇱 rehabilitujący
🇯🇵 リハビリテーション
🇫🇷 réhabilitant
🇪🇸 rehabilitando
🇹🇷 rehabilite etmek
🇰🇷 재활
🇸🇦 إعادة التأهيل
🇨🇿 rehabilitace
🇸🇰 rehabilitácia
🇨🇳 康复
🇸🇮 rehabilitacija
🇮🇸 endurhæfingu
🇰🇿 оңалту
🇬🇪 რეაბილიტაცია
🇦🇿 rehabilitasiya
🇲🇽 rehabilitación
Word origin
The word 'rehabilitate' originated from the Latin word 'rehabilitatus', which means to render fit or capable again. The concept of rehabilitation has been present throughout history, with early forms of rehabilitation seen in ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. In modern times, the focus on rehabilitating individuals who have faced challenges such as addiction or imprisonment has become an important aspect of social welfare and justice systems.