reclamation
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for reclamation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of making land fit for use again, especially by draining or clearing it.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The process of making land fit for use again, especially by draining or clearing it.
“The land reclamation project turned the swamp into farmland.”
2. noun
The act of getting something back or restoring it.
“The recycling center handles the reclamation of old metal and glass.”
Opposites
How to use reclamation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
land reclamation
reclamation project
reclamation of resources
Etymology
From Latin reclamatio, built from "reclaim" plus the noun ending "-ation."
Full origin of reclamation →Frequently asked questions
What does “reclamation” mean?
The word “reclamation” means the process of making land fit for use again, especially by draining or clearing it. In plain terms, the process of restoring land or recovering something.
How do you pronounce “reclamation”?
“Reclamation” is pronounced rehk-luh-MAYSHN (/ˌɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “reclamation” in a sentence?
Here is “reclamation” used in a sentence: “The land reclamation project turned the swamp into farmland.”
What part of speech is “reclamation”?
“Reclamation” is a noun.
Where does the word “reclamation” come from?
The word “reclamation” comes from Latin. From Latin reclamatio, built from "reclaim" plus the noun ending "-ation.".
Is “reclamation” a common word?
“Reclamation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reclamation” have?
“Reclamation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of making land fit for use again, especially by draining or clearing it.
