Synonyms

repatriation

American

[ree-pey-tree-ey-shuhn] / riˌpeɪ triˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or process of returning a person or thing to the country of origin: Museums are increasingly facing pressure from formerly colonized countries seeking repatriation of their priceless antiquities.

If conditions allow, refugees can be offered the option of voluntary repatriation rather than resettlement in countries offering asylum.
Museums are increasingly facing pressure from formerly colonized countries seeking repatriation of their priceless antiquities.

Other Word Forms

nonrepatriation noun

Etymology

Origin of repatriation

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Late Latin repatriation-, stem of repatriatio “a returning to one's fatherland,” equivalent to repatriāt-, stem of repatriāre + Latin -iō -ion ( def. ); repatriate ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Officials suspended the repatriation of deported Afghan nationals back over the border in the town due to the clashes.

From BBC

Japan’s $2.24 trillion in foreign assets and strong stock market gains could prompt repatriation of assets that would boost the yen.

From Barron's

He managed to get back two coral bead crowns and a tunic but it was only in 2021 that any significant repatriation of artefacts by Western universities and museums began.

From BBC

"We offered them repatriation from day one, but they refused because they are afraid of not getting the money," said Gonzalo Galan, the ITF inspector handling the case.

From Barron's

Jill says the missing passport delayed the repatriation of her daughter's body: "All the hoops we had to jump through would have been so much easier if we'd had June's passport."

From BBC

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