Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
remigration
noun
/ˌriːˈmaɪɡreɪʃən/
Definition
The act or process of migrating back to a former place, particularly after having moved away.
Examples
- After several years abroad, she considered remigration to her hometown.
- The remigration of families has increased due to the improving conditions back home.
- Government policies can impact rates of remigration among expatriates.
Meaning
Remigration refers to the return of individuals or groups to their original home after a period of migration to another location.
Synonyms
- return migration
- repatriation
- back-migration
