Reintegration: meaning, definitions and examples

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reintegration

 

[ ˌriːˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social

The process of bringing together again parts or elements that have been separated, as in the reintegration of a country after a civil war.

Synonyms

reconciliation, reunification, reunification

Examples of usage

  • After years of conflict, the reintegration of the two divided communities was a challenging task.
  • Reintegration programs aim to facilitate the smooth transition of ex-convicts back into society.
Context #2 | Noun

psychological

The process of restoring someone to a normal social life after a period of illness, imprisonment, or other traumatic experience.

Synonyms

recovery, rehabilitation, resocialization

Examples of usage

  • The rehabilitation center focuses on the reintegration of individuals suffering from addiction.
  • Reintegration therapy helps survivors of trauma to rebuild their lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "reintegration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reintegração

🇮🇳 पुनः एकीकरण

🇩🇪 Wiedereingliederung

🇮🇩 reintegrasi

🇺🇦 реінтеграція

🇵🇱 reintegracja

🇯🇵 再統合 (さいとうごう)

🇫🇷 réintégration

🇪🇸 reintegración

🇹🇷 yeniden entegrasyon

🇰🇷 재통합 (jaetonghap)

🇸🇦 إعادة الإدماج

🇨🇿 reintegrace

🇸🇰 reintegrácia

🇨🇳 再融合 (zài rónghé)

🇸🇮 ponovna vključitev

🇮🇸 endurhæfing

🇰🇿 қайта біріктіру

🇬🇪 რეინტეგრაცია

🇦🇿 reinteqrasiya

🇲🇽 reintegración

Etymology

The term 'reintegration' originated from the Latin word 'reintegrare', which means 'to make whole again'. The concept of reintegration has been prevalent in various fields, including social, psychological, and political contexts. It emphasizes the restoration or reunification of separated elements to achieve harmony and balance. The process of reintegration plays a crucial role in post-conflict societies, rehabilitation programs, and individual recovery journeys.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,293, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.