repatriation program
nounUK /ˌriːpætriˈeɪʃən ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌriːpeɪtriˈeɪʃən ˈproʊɡræm/
A plan to help people go back to their home country.
The government started a repatriation program to bring citizens home after the storm.
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2. An official effort to send cultural artifacts or remains back to their country of origin.
The museum joined a repatriation program for ancient sculptures.
3. A business plan to move company funds or profits back to the home country.
The firm announced a repatriation program for its overseas earnings.
4. A military plan to bring soldiers or equipment back home.
The base launched a repatriation program for troops returning from duty.