repatriation
UK: ˌriːpætriˈeɪʃən | US: ˌriːpeɪtriˈeɪʃən
n. the act of returning someone to their own country
n. the process of returning assets or profits to a home country
repatriation = re<back> + patri<fatherland> + ation<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "back" or "again," from Latin re-.
- patri: Root derived from Latin patria (fatherland, native country), related to pater (father).
- ation: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word "repatriation" combines Latin elements to describe the act of returning to one's homeland. The prefix re- emphasizes restoration, while patri ties the concept to national or ancestral identity. Originally used in legal and political contexts, it now broadly applies to people, capital, or cultural artifacts.
The government facilitated the repatriation of refugees after the war.
Tax incentives encourage the repatriation of overseas profits.
The museum negotiated the repatriation of stolen artifacts.
Repatriation efforts increased during the economic crisis.
His repatriation was delayed due to paperwork issues.