reclamation

noun

rec·​la·​ma·​tion ˌre-klə-ˈmā-shən 

: the act or process of reclaiming: such as

a

: reformation, rehabilitation

b

: restoration to use : recovery

Synonyms of reclamation

• recovery
• recapture
• retrieval

Examples of reclamation in a Sentence

pumped water out of the field as part of the land reclamation program designed to provide farmers with more farmland

Recent Examples on the Web

And also the epic skill of it was an exercise and a reclamation of these people’s humanity. —Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025

In addition to China, Vietnam has expanded reclamation efforts on maritime features in the Spratly Islands under its control. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025

An over-the-top reclamation of a post-pandemic city. —Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025

This facility could set a standard for water reclamation to serve environmental and industrial purposes in west Texas, which is often plagued by drought. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French réclamation, from Latin reclamation-, reclamatio, from reclamare

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reclamation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

reclamation

noun

rec·​la·​ma·​tion ˌrek-lə-ˈmā-shən 

: the act or process of reclaiming : the state of being reclaimed

Legal Definition

reclamation

noun

rec·​la·​ma·​tion ˌre-klə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: the act or process of reclaiming

the reclamation of goods delivered to an insolvent buyer

2

: a right to reclaim (as under commercial law)