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rehouse

 

[ riːhaʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

housing context

To rehouse means to provide someone with new accommodation, often after they have been displaced from their previous housing due to various reasons such as redevelopment, emergencies, or other circumstances. It can also refer to relocating animals to a new home or environment. The term is often used in contexts where large groups are affected, such as in urban planning or disaster recovery.

Synonyms

move, reattend, relocate

Examples of usage

  • The city council plans to rehouse families affected by the flood.
  • After the fire, we had to rehouse the displaced residents quickly.
  • They decided to rehouse the rescued animals at a better facility.

Translations

Translations of the word "rehouse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relocalizar

🇮🇳 फिर से घर बनाना

🇩🇪 neu unterbringen

🇮🇩 memindahkan kembali

🇺🇦 перевести

🇵🇱 przeprowadzić się

🇯🇵 再配置する

🇫🇷 réinstaller

🇪🇸 reubicar

🇹🇷 yeniden yerleştirmek

🇰🇷 재배치하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توطين

🇨🇿 přemístit

🇸🇰 presťahovať

🇨🇳 重新安置

🇸🇮 preseliti

🇮🇸 endurráða

🇰🇿 қайта орналастыру

🇬🇪 ახალი საცხოვრებელი

🇦🇿 yenidən yerləşdirmək

🇲🇽 reubicar

Etymology

The word 'rehouse' is a compound of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'house', which comes from the Old English word 'hus', meaning dwelling or shelter. The prefix 're-' is used in many English words to indicate repetition or restoration, while 'house' has deep historical roots in the English language, tracing back to several Germanic languages. The use of 'rehouse' began to appear more frequently in the context of urban planning and social housing policies in the late 20th century, reflecting societal changes and the need for better housing solutions for displaced people. The word highlights the ongoing issues surrounding housing security and community management.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,872, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.