Finesentence logo

Repatriated: meaning, definitions and examples

🏠
Add to dictionary

repatriated

 

[ ˌriːˈpeɪtrieɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

returning home

To repatriate means to bring someone back to their own country from a foreign place. This term is often used in the context of sending refugees, military personnel, or expatriates back to their homeland. Repatriation can occur voluntarily or involuntarily, depending on the circumstances of the individual's departure. It frequently involves legal and bureaucratic processes to establish citizenship or residency. Repatriation is also relevant in discussions about cultural heritage and the return of artifacts to their countries of origin.

Synonyms

reconvey, restore, return

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to repatriate the citizens stranded abroad.
  • After the conflict, many soldiers were repatriated to their home countries.
  • The museum agreed to repatriate the ancient artifacts to their native land.

Translations

Translations of the word "repatriated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repatriado

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रत्यावर्तित

🇩🇪 repatriiert

🇮🇩 direpatriasi

🇺🇦 репатрійований

🇵🇱 repatriowany

🇯🇵 再帰国した

🇫🇷 rapatrié

🇪🇸 repatriado

🇹🇷 yurt dışına geri dönen

🇰🇷 재귀국한

🇸🇦 مُعادٌ إلى الوطن

🇨🇿 repatriovaný

🇸🇰 repatriovaný

🇨🇳 遣返的

🇸🇮 repatriiran

🇮🇸 endurreistur

🇰🇿 отанға қайтарылған

🇬🇪 რეაპატრირებული

🇦🇿 repatriya edilmiş

🇲🇽 repatriado

Word origin

The term 'repatriate' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'patria,' meaning 'fatherland' or 'native country.' The prefix 're-' indicates a return, making 'repatriate' mean 'to return to one's fatherland.' The concept of repatriation has been significant throughout history, particularly in the contexts of war, immigration, and colonialism. In the aftermath of World War II, repatriation became a focus for many nations wanting to bring back soldiers and displaced persons. The term has also been used in contemporary issues surrounding refugees and asylum seekers, emphasizing the responsibility of nations to facilitate the return of individuals to their countries of origin. Over time, repatriation has grown in complexity, involving discussions about citizenship rights, cultural identity, and the ethical implications of returning people to potentially unstable or dangerous situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,642, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.