repatriation
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Noun — The return of a person to their home country.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin repatriatio, "act of restoring someone to their homeland," built from re- plus patria, "fatherland."
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What does “repatriation” mean?
The word “repatriation” means the return of a person to their home country. In plain terms, sending someone (or something) back to their country of origin.
How do you use “repatriation” in a sentence?
Here is “repatriation” used in a sentence: “The embassy arranged the repatriation of stranded tourists.”
What part of speech is “repatriation”?
“Repatriation” is a noun.
Where does the word “repatriation” come from?
The word “repatriation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin repatriatio, "act of restoring someone to their homeland," built from re- plus patria, "fatherland.".
Is “repatriation” a common word?
“Repatriation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “repatriation” have?
“Repatriation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the return of a person to their home country.