noun
Uncommon
reclamation
rehk-luh-MAYSHN
Reclamation (noun) means the process of making land fit for use again, especially by draining or clearing it. Example: “The land reclamation project turned the swamp into farmland.”
noun
1
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
The act of getting something back or restoring it.
"The recycling center handles the reclamation of old metal and glass."
How to use reclamation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of restoring land or recovering something.
Common pairings
land reclamation
reclamation project
reclamation of resources
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Word forms
- Plural
- reclamations
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Etymology
From Latin reclamatio, built from "reclaim" plus the noun ending "-ation."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reclamation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
