relocation

UK: ˌriːləʊˈkeɪʃən | US: ˌriːloʊˈkeɪʃən

Definition

  1. n. the act of moving to a new place, especially for work or residence

  2. n. the process of changing the position or setting of something

Structure
re <again>loc <place>ation <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "relocation" combines three morphemes:

  1. "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") indicates repetition or renewal.
  2. "loc" (from Latin "locus," meaning "place") refers to position or location.
  3. "-ation" (a noun-forming suffix) turns the verb "relocate" into a noun denoting the process or result.
    The term evolved from Latin roots into Middle French ("relocation") before entering English, retaining its core meaning of "moving to a new place." The logic is straightforward: "placing again" → "moving to a different location."
Examples

  1. The company announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago.

  2. Due to the flood, the government organized the relocation of affected families.

  3. Job relocation often requires careful planning and adjustment.

  4. The museum’s relocation took three years to complete.

  5. She struggled with the emotional stress of relocation after the divorce.