REPATRIATE


Meaning of REPATRIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)rē-ˈpā-trē-ˌāt, -ˈpa- ]

transitive verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Etymology: Late Latin repatriatus, past participle of repatriare to go home again — more at repair

Date: 1611

: to restore or return to the country of origin, allegiance, or citizenship

repatriate prisoners of war

• re·pa·tri·ate -trē-ət, -trē-ˌāt noun

• re·pa·tri·a·tion (ˌ)rē-ˌpā-trē-ˈā-shən, -ˌpa- noun

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