repatriation
noun
Pronunciation: ˌriːpeɪtriˈeɪʃən
Definition
The process of returning a person, such as a prisoner of war, refugee, or migrant, to their place of origin or citizenship.
Examples
The international agency oversaw the safe repatriation of displaced families.
Repatriation of cultural artifacts is a major topic in modern museum studies.
He waited years for his official repatriation to his native country.
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