Repatriate: meaning, definitions and examples
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repatriate
[ หriหหpeษชtrieษชt ]
returning citizens
To repatriate means to return someone to their country of origin. This often refers to people who have been living abroad and are being sent back due to various reasons such as government policies, conflict, or personal choice.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The government worked to repatriate citizens stranded overseas.
- After the war, many refugees were repatriated to their home countries.
- The company repatriated its expatriate employees after restructuring.
returned citizens
A repatriate is a person who has returned to their country after living or being abroad. This term is often used in contexts involving refugees or expatriates who are returning home.
Synonyms
expatriate, homecomer, returnee.
Examples of usage
- The organization provides support for repatriates adapting to life back home.
- Repatriates may face challenges adjusting to their country's culture after years abroad.
- The program was designed to assist repatriates with reintegration.
Translations
Translations of the word "repatriate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น repatriar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคจเค เคจเคพเคเคฐเคฟเคเคคเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช repatriieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ memulangkan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฟะฐััััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ repatriowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅธฐๅฝใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rapatrier
๐ช๐ธ repatriar
๐น๐ท yurt iรงine geri dรถndรผrmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์กํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุงูู ูุงุทููู ุฅูู ุงููุทู
๐จ๐ฟ repatriovat
๐ธ๐ฐ repatriovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ repatriirati
๐ฎ๐ธ endurheimta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฐะฝาะฐ าะฐะนัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแขแ แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ repatriasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ repatriar
Etymology
The word 'repatriate' comes from the late Latin 'repatriatus', which means 'to return to one's native country'. This term is formed from the prefix 're-', indicating backward movement or return, and 'patria', meaning 'fatherland' or 'native country'. The concept of repatriation has been significant throughout history, particularly in the context of wars, colonization, and migration. Over time, the term has been adopted in various legal and social service frameworks to describe the process and policies involved in assisting individuals who are returning to their homeland. In the 20th century, repatriation became a focal point during events such as World War II and the Cold War, where many people found themselves displaced and in need of returning to their countries. The concept continues to be relevant today, particularly in discussions around refugees and displaced persons.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,167 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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