Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repatriate
verb
/ˌriːˈpeɪtrieɪt/
Definition
To return to one’s country of origin.
Examples
- The government worked to repatriate citizens stranded overseas.
- After years in exile, she was finally able to repatriate to her hometown.
Meaning
Repatriation refers to the process of sending someone back to their homeland, especially in the context of citizens who have been living abroad or refugees who are being allowed to return to their country.
Synonyms
- Return
- Restore
- Reinstate
