repatriation
(noun)
ˌriːˌpætriˈeɪʃən
Definitions
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The process of returning a person to their place of origin or citizenship.
A soulful journey back to the heart of the homeland, where roots run deep and the old songs still linger.Example: The repatriation of refugees was organized by the UN.
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The act of sending money or capital back to one’s own country.
A fiscal pilgrimage homeward, where wealth retraces its path to the cradle of its birth.Example: The company facilitated the repatriation of profits to its U.S. headquarters.
Origin
From Latin 're-' meaning 'back' and 'patria' meaning 'native land'.
Synonyms
return, restoration, homecoming, deportation
Antonyms
exile, expatriation, banishment, emigration