Repatriation: meaning, definitions and examples
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repatriation
[ ˌriːpəˈtrɪeɪʃən ]
return of people
Repatriation refers to the process of returning a person to their country of origin or citizenship. This can occur voluntarily or involuntarily and may involve refugees, prisoners of war, or expatriates.
Synonyms
reinstatement, restoration, return.
Examples of usage
- The repatriation of soldiers after the war was a crucial step in the peace process.
- Many countries have specific policies regarding the repatriation of refugees.
- The airline offered free flights for the repatriation of stranded citizens.
- Repatriation can be a complex legal process requiring international cooperation.
Translations
Translations of the word "repatriation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repatriação
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रत्यावर्तन
🇩🇪 Rückführung
🇮🇩 repatriasi
🇺🇦 репатріація
🇵🇱 repatriacja
🇯🇵 再帰国
🇫🇷 rapatriement
🇪🇸 repatriación
🇹🇷 yurt dışına dönüş
🇰🇷 재귀국
🇸🇦 إعادة التوطين
🇨🇿 repatriace
🇸🇰 repatriácia
🇨🇳 遣返
🇸🇮 repatriacija
🇮🇸 endurheimt
🇰🇿 отанға оралу
🇬🇪 რეპატრიაცია
🇦🇿 repatriasiya
🇲🇽 repatriación
Etymology
The word 'repatriation' comes from the Latin 'patria', meaning 'fatherland', with the prefix 're-' indicating a return. The term entered English use around the early 20th century, particularly in the context of military personnel returning home after conflicts. During the post-World War II era, repatriation took on additional relevance as millions of displaced persons and refugees sought to return to their homelands. In the modern context, repatriation often addresses both humanitarian efforts and international law, highlighting the complexities of global migration and the legal frameworks surrounding citizenship and nationality. The term is commonly used in discussions about refugees, expatriates, and historical events involving the return of cultural artifacts to their country of origin.