noun
repatriation
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
Word Forms
repatriations plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin repatriatio, "act of restoring someone to their homeland," built from re- plus patria, "fatherland."