noun
Uncommon
repatriation
Repatriation (noun) means the return of a person to their home country. Example: “The embassy arranged the repatriation of stranded tourists.”
noun
1
The return of a person to their home country.
"The embassy arranged the repatriation of stranded tourists."
"Repatriation of refugees only happens once conditions are considered safe."
2
The return of stolen or borrowed artifacts to their country of origin.
"The museum agreed to the repatriation of the ancient statues."
How to use repatriation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSending someone (or something) back to their country of origin.
Common pairings
forced repatriation
repatriation of artifacts
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Word forms
- Plural
- repatriations
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin repatriatio, "act of restoring someone to their homeland," built from re- plus patria, "fatherland."
Rhymes for repatriation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
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.
