repatriate
verb
re·pa·tri·ate
(ˌ)rē-ˈpā-trē-ˌāt 
-ˈpa-
repatriated; repatriating
: to restore or return to the country of origin, allegiance, or citizenship
repatriate prisoners of war
Examples of repatriate in a Sentence
Countries are required to repatriate prisoners of war when conflict has ended.
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.
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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
The first flight repatriating French citizens stranded in the Middle East landed in Paris early Wednesday as French authorities booked about 100 seats onboard for vulnerable people on a priority list, said Eleonore Caroit, the minister responsible for French Nationals Abroad.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The first flight repatriating French citizens stranded in the Middle East because of the war in Iran landed in Paris early Wednesday.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week his country will not repatriate its citizens with links to Islamic State members.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
The first flight repatriating French citizens stranded in the Middle East landed in Paris early Wednesday as French authorities booked about 100 seats onboard for vulnerable people on a priority list, said Eleonore Caroit, the minister responsible for French Nationals Abroad.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
The first flight repatriating French citizens stranded in the Middle East because of the war in Iran landed in Paris early Wednesday.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week his country will not repatriate its citizens with links to Islamic State members.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Repatriate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repatriate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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