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/
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
Repatriate with love to appreciate, then initiate a new beginning
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, this word combines the prefix 're-' (again) with 'patria' (fatherland or native country), literally meaning to return to one's homeland. The term emerged to describe the act of sending someone back to their country of origin, carrying an evocative sense of homecoming.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + patria (fatherland, native country) + -ate (verb suffix), literally 'to return to one's fatherland'.
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📝Examples
“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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