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rimpatrio

/rimˈpa.trjo/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 19,167

Meaning

repatriation, return home

  • the return of a person to their homeland, voluntarily or by legal order

In a sentence

L'ambasciata ha organizzato il rimpatrio immediato dei cittadini coinvolti.

The embassy arranged the immediate repatriation of the affected citizens.

Il governo non ha ancora autorizzato le procedure di rimpatrio.

The government has not yet authorized the repatriation procedures.

Quando avverrà il loro rimpatrio definitivo?

When will their final repatriation take place?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rimpatriomasculine · singular
rimpatrimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'patria' (homeland); plural form drops one 'i' to become 'rimpatri'.

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