reparations
[/ˌrepəˈreɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: reparações
reparações
1. Compensation paid by a nation defeated in war to the victors for damages or injury inflicted during the war
Germany paid reparations to the Allied powers after World War I.
A Alemanha pagou reparações aos poderes aliados após a Primeira Guerra Mundial.
2. Compensation or restitution for a wrong or injury, particularly historical injustices against a group
Many activists advocate for reparations to descendants of enslaved people.
Muitos ativistas defendem reparações aos descendentes de pessoas escravizadas.
3. The action or process of repairing or fixing something that is broken or damaged
The reparations of the old building took several months.
As reparações do prédio antigo levaram vários meses.
In the United States, 'reparations' has become a prominent term in discussions of racial justice, particularly regarding compensation for slavery and systemic racism. In Brazil, the term is used similarly in debates about racial inequality and historical injustices. In post-war contexts, it refers to compensation between nations. The word carries significant political weight in both countries when discussing historical wrongs and social equity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
demand reparations - exigir reparações
pay reparations - pagar reparações
seek reparations - buscar reparações
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