Resettle: meaning, definitions and examples

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resettle

[ riːˈsɛt(ə)l ]

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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

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

Word origin

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.