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repatriação

[ʁe.pa.tɾi.a.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: repatriações
repatriation
1. The act of returning someone or something to their country of origin
The repatriation of refugees was a complex diplomatic process.
A repatriação de refugiados foi um processo diplomático complexo.
2. The return of cultural artifacts or remains to their country of origin
The museum agreed to the repatriation of the ancient artifacts to Egypt.
O museu concordou com a repatriação dos artefatos antigos para o Egito.
3. In finance, the transfer of funds from a foreign country back to the home country
The company announced the repatriation of overseas earnings.
A empresa anunciou a repatriação dos ganhos no exterior.
Synonyms
retornodevoluçãoregressão
Antonyms
exílioexpatriaçãodeportação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repatriação
standard usage
Portugal
repatriação
standard usage, more common in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

repatriação de bens culturais
repatriação forçada
direito de repatriação
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