1. the acts or processes of returning someone to their country of origin
Usage: plural form of repatriation
2. the acts or processes of returning something to its country of origin
Usage: often refers to cultural artifacts or remains

Examples

• The government organized repatriations for citizens stranded abroad during the crisis.
• Mass repatriations occurred after the war ended.
• The museum agreed to the repatriations of ancient artifacts to their countries of origin.
• Several repatriations of prisoners of war took place last month.
• The embassy handled voluntary repatriations of expatriate workers.
• Cultural repatriations have become increasingly important to indigenous communities.