1. the act of returning someone to their home country
2. the act of bringing money or assets back to one’s home country
Usage: finance; economics

Examples

• The government arranged for the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad.
• After the war, the repatriation of prisoners took several months.
• The company announced the repatriation of overseas profits.
• Voluntary repatriation programs help refugees return home safely.
• The museum facilitated the repatriation of stolen artifacts to their country of origin.
• Economic incentives encouraged the repatriation of foreign investments.