Reparation: meaning, definitions and examples

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reparation

 

[ หŒrษ›pษ™หˆreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

Compensation or repayment for a wrong or injury. It may involve monetary payment, physical repairs, or other forms of restitution.

Synonyms

compensation, indemnity, recompense, restitution

Examples of usage

  • The reparation for the damages caused by the company was substantial.
  • The court ordered the reparation of the property to the original owner.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

The making of amends for a wrong one has done by offering money or other means to those who have been wronged.

Synonyms

amends, atonement, penance, redress

Examples of usage

  • Germany made reparations to the countries affected by World War II.
  • The reparations paid by the aggressor nation were meant to rebuild the affected regions.
Context #3 | Noun

psychological

The process of making amends for a past wrongdoing, often involving acknowledgment, apology, and attempts to repair the damage caused.

Synonyms

amends, apology, reconciliation, recovery

Examples of usage

  • Her reparation for her mistakes included seeking therapy and making sincere apologies.
  • The reparation process helped him heal from the guilt and shame of his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "reparation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reparaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเคฎเฅเคฎเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reparatur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะผะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naprawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟฎ็† (ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉparation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reparaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onarฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ (suri)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุตู„ุงุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oprava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oprava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎ็† (xiลซlว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popravilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำฉะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reparaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'reparation' has its origins in Latin, specifically from the word 'reparatio', which means restoration or renewal. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of making amends for a wrongdoing or providing compensation for damages. The concept of reparation has been prevalent in legal, historical, and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and addressing past wrongs. Whether in the form of monetary payments, physical repairs, or psychological healing, reparation plays a significant role in promoting justice and reconciliation.

See also: irreparable, irreparably, repairable, repaired, repairer, repairing, repairman, repairs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,171, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.