reintegration (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.ɪn.təˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of returning to a normal or integrated way of life, especially after a period of absence, illness, or imprisonment.

Examples

• The program focuses on the reintegration of refugees into the local community.

• Successful reintegration into the workforce can be challenging for ex-offenders.

• The patient's reintegration into daily activities was slow but steady.

How to Use reintegration

reintegration into (prepositional phrase)

The act of becoming part of a group, society, or system. — "The goal is the reintegration of the refugees into the local economy."

reintegration of (prepositional phrase)

The process of bringing something or someone back into a whole. — "The reintegration of former prisoners is a complex societal challenge."

Synonyms of reintegration

Words with a similar meaning to reintegration:

• readjustment
• restoration
• reincorporation
• reassimilation

Antonyms of reintegration

Words with the opposite meaning to reintegration:

• separation
• alienation
• disintegration

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