Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rehabilitation

Noun
/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
Examples
  • After his surgery, he underwent rehabilitation to regain his strength.
  • The rehabilitation program helped many people overcome their addiction.
  • She is studying rehabilitation techniques for sports injuries.
Meaning
Rehabilitation refers to efforts to help individuals recover from a difficult situation or condition, enabling them to reintegrate into society or return to a functional state.
Synonyms
  • Recovery
  • Restoration
  • Reintegration
  • Reclamation
  • Reconstruction