WorldJuly 13, 2026
repatriation
/ˌriːpætriˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of returning migrants, refugees, or detained citizens to their country of origin.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'repatriare', meaning 'to return to one's country', which combines 're-' (again) and 'patria' (fatherland). It entered English in the late 17th century to describe the act of restoring people or property to their native land.
In the news
In this article, repatriation refers to the Ethiopian government's diplomatic efforts to bring its citizens safely back home from Saudi Arabia, particularly those vulnerable in the prison system. It is presented as a goal for the state to protect its nationals living abroad.
Nearly 2,000 Ethiopians escape Saudi prisons through royal amnesty as executions continue
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