repatriate — to send someone back to their own country, especially prisoners of war or refugees
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to send someone back to their own country, especially prisoners of war or refugees
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpeɪtriˌeɪt/
Korean meaning: (특히 전쟁포로나 난민을) 본국으로 송환하다, 귀국시키다
Korean pronunciation: 리**페이**트리에이트
Example Sentences
- The company decided to repatriate all foreign employees during the economic crisis, but ironically, they all wanted to stay for the free kimchi.
- After 20 years abroad, she was finally repatriated to Korea, only to realize she had forgotten how to use chopsticks properly.
- The international organization helps repatriate displaced civilians to their home countries.
repatriate
VERB//rɪˈpeɪtriˌeɪt//
to send someone back to their own country, especially prisoners of war or refugees
to send someone back to their own country, especially prisoners of war or refugees
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Repatriate with love to appreciate, then initiate a new beginning
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라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, 'patria(조국)'에 다시 돌아간다는 의미를 담고 있다. 마치 고향을 그리워하는 마음을 표현한 듯한 아름다운 어원을 가지고 있다.
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“The company decided to repatriate all foreign employees during the economic crisis, but ironically, they all wanted to stay for the free kimchi.”
“After 20 years abroad, she was finally repatriated to Korea, only to realize she had forgotten how to use chopsticks properly.”
“The international organization helps repatriate displaced civilians to their home countries.”
“Multinational corporations must follow strict regulations when they repatriate overseas profits.”
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