REPATRIATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

repatriation

noun

Definition of repatriation

as in return

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of repatriation Bangladesh has urged the international community for years to help the country begin repatriation of the refugees to Myanmar, but the process is stalled. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Malawi’s government ⁠said on Thursday that over 38,000 of its citizens had returned from South Africa in recent weeks, as part of a massive repatriation effort due to safety concerns. — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Some archaeologists continue to object to repatriation, arguing that study of indigenous human remains is appropriate. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The Cambodian 16 government is still demanding the repatriation of 30 others in the Met's possession. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for repatriation

return

Noun

Randy Orton made a shocking return at WWE SummerSlam 2026, delivering an RKO to Cody Rhodes, enabling CM Punk to secure a victory with his fifth GTS.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Unlike a conventional ball machine, even one that can move around the court, this robot coach is designed to behave more like a human opponent – zipping across the court to reach your return shot, then firing a ball back to you.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of return

Browse Nearby Words

repatriating

repatriation

repatriations

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Repatriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repatriation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of repatriation

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on repatriation

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

élan

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes