Resettle: meaning, definitions and examples

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resettle

 

[ riːˈsɛt(ə)l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to a new place

To settle in a new place after being displaced or relocated. This may involve moving to a different city, country, or even continent to start a new life.

Synonyms

migrate, move, relocate, relocate.

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Word Description / Examples
resettle

Typically used when people establish a new home or community, often after displacement or migration.

  • The refugees were resettled in a neighboring country
  • After the natural disaster, the government resettled the affected families
relocate

Usually used in formal or business contexts when discussing the transfer of people or businesses from one place to another. It often suggests a permanent change.

  • The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a more central location
  • After getting the promotion, he had to relocate his family to another city
move

A general term for changing one's place of residence. It can be temporary or permanent and doesn't necessarily involve long distances or significant changes. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts.

  • We're planning to move to a new apartment next month
  • She moved from New York to Los Angeles for work
migrate

Often used to describe the movement of people, animals, or things from one region to another, often seasonally or permanently. In the case of people, it can involve settling in a new country or region.

  • Birds migrate south for the winter
  • Many people from rural areas migrate to cities in search of better job opportunities

Examples of usage

  • I had to resettle in a new country after the war.
  • The government is helping the refugees resettle in safe locations.

Translations

Translations of the word "resettle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reassentar

🇮🇳 पुनर्वासित करना

🇩🇪 umsiedeln

🇮🇩 menetap kembali

🇺🇦 переселяти

🇵🇱 przesiedlić

🇯🇵 再定住する

🇫🇷 réinstaller

🇪🇸 reasentar

🇹🇷 yeniden yerleştirmek

🇰🇷 재정착하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التوطين

🇨🇿 přesídlit

🇸🇰 presídliť

🇨🇳 重新安置

🇸🇮 preseliti

🇮🇸 flytja á ný

🇰🇿 қайта қоныстандыру

🇬🇪 გადმოსახლება

🇦🇿 yenidən yerləşdirmək

🇲🇽 reasentar

Etymology

The word 'resettle' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the verb 'settle', which comes from the Latin word 'sedere' meaning 'to sit'. The concept of resettlement has been prevalent throughout history, especially during times of war, natural disasters, or political upheaval, where people have had to leave their homes and resettle in safer areas.

See also: resettlement, settled, settlement, settler, settlers, unsettle, unsettled, unsettling.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,259 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.