Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patriate
verb
/ˈpeɪtriˌeɪt/
Definition
To give or grant someone the rights and privileges of a citizen, especially in relation to a particular country.
Examples
- Many individuals sought to patriate their family members to provide them with better opportunities.
- The government decided to patriate citizens living abroad during the crisis.
Meaning
The act of bestowing citizenship or rights to an individual, often based on their heritage or connection to a nation.
Synonyms
- Naturalize
- Citify
- Admit
