REPATRIATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

repatriation

noun

Definition of repatriation

as in return

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Recent Examples of repatriation The Cambodian 16 government is still demanding the repatriation of 30 others in the Met's possession. — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Wood has also been asked to complete the repatriation of all tribal ancestors and cultural items as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 and the California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 The ruling overturned a South African court decision that ordered the family to hand over Lungu's remains to the Zambian government for repatriation. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 After repatriation, many former prisoners returned to the United States to launch professional careers or to renew acquaintances with their former captors. — Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation

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return

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From 2017 to 2025, Tokyo and Osaka family courts issued return orders in 70% of cases at the first instance and 63% on appeal – both above the international average of 59% – a spokesperson said.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
The German has put 59 percent of his first-serve returns in, average for the tournament.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026

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