REPATRIATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

repatriation

noun

Definition of repatriation

as in return

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Recent Examples of repatriation Malaysia's prime minister has defended the repatriation policy, saying his country cannot host the undocumented foreign nationals indefinitely and that Myanmar must take responsibility for its citizens. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 An article on Wednesday about the repatriation of migrants to Malaysia misstated the United Nations’ position on whether the Rohingya community had suffered a genocide. — New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 After the repatriation, one of the pots was bought back by the museum, and the other will soon be on display by way of a long-term loan. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Now that the park has completed its inventory, tribal members or tribes can submit repatriation requests. — Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation

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return

Noun

Sirianni stood by his decision on that sequence but regretted kicking the ball in play to Ameer Abdullah on the ensuing kickoff, after Abdullah’s 53-yard return in seven seconds set up Jacksonville’s game-winning kick.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Rising country stars Megan Moroney and Zach Bryan will headline GoldenSky in its 2027 return, organizers announced Thursday morning.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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