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separatee

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sep·​a·​ra·​tee | \ ¦sep(ə)rə¦tē \
plural -s

Definition of separatee

: an individual in process of separation from active military service

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separate entry 1 + -ee

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“Separatee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separatee. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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