1. the process of moving people to live in a different place, especially after being displaced from their original homes
2. new communities or housing developments established for people who have been moved from their original locations

Examples

• The government planned several resettlements for families affected by the dam construction.
• Refugee resettlements provided temporary housing and basic services.
• The resettlements were built with schools and medical facilities.
• Many resettlements struggled with inadequate infrastructure in their early years.
• International aid organizations helped fund the resettlements.
• The resettlements housed thousands of displaced persons from the conflict zone.