Resettle: meaning, definitions and examples
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resettle
[ riːˈsɛt(ə)l ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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resettle |
Typically used when people establish a new home or community, often after displacement or migration.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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