Definition of Repatriate
Repatriate
re·pa·tri·ate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To return someone or something to their country of origin.
e.g. The government worked to repatriate refugees who had fled the war-torn country.
(verb)
to bring or send money back to one's country of origin;
e.g. The business was allowed to repatriate its profits when it ended operations in the foreign country.
(noun)
a person who has been returned to their country of citizenship or origin;
e.g. The repatriate was traumatized by their time as a war prisoner.
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