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Definition of reclamation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

reclamation

noun
 
/ˌrekləˈmeɪʃn/
 
/ˌrekləˈmeɪʃn/
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of turning land that is naturally too wet or too dry into land that is suitable to be built on, farmed, etc.
    • land reclamation
  2. the process of obtaining materials from waste products so that they can be used again
    • There are opportunities for a company that can develop more efficient water reclamation and purification technology.
  3. reclamation (of something) (from something) the act of getting something back after it has been lost, taken away, etc.
    • The group urges the reclamation of our democracy from corporate power.
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