🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Reparation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Reparation

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Reparation/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Regierung zahlte Reparationen an die Betroffenen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making amends for a wrong or injury.

    "The government provided reparations to the victims of the unjust policies."
  2. 2

    Compensation or restitution for damage or injury.

    "The court ordered reparations to be paid to the affected families."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'reparation' originates from the Latin word 'reparatio', which means 'restoration' or 'repair'. It evolved through Old French 'reparation' in the 14th century, retaining its meaning related to making amends or compensating for a wrong.

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