PoliticsAugust 23, 2026
repopulation
ree-pop-yuh-LAY-shun
Definition
The act or process of settling new inhabitants in an area that was previously abandoned or depopulated.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'populus' meaning 'people,' the word uses the prefix 're-' to denote the action of restoring or populating again.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the 60th anniversary of the time when residents returned to Thinadhoo after having been forcibly removed. It serves as a marker for the island's recovery and the resilience of its community.
Governments should provide special aid to Thinadhoo: Yameen
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