repatriation
noun/ˌriːˌpætriˈeɪʃn/
/ˌriːˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- (formal) the act of sending or bringing somebody back to their own country
- the repatriation of refugees
- a voluntary repatriation programme for foreign nationals
- If someone dies abroad, insurance may not cover the repatriation of their body.
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- (business) the act of sending money or profits back to your own country
- the repatriation of profits
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