Resettlement
/ˌriːˈsɛtlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of moving and establishing people in a new location.
The government facilitated the resettlement of displaced families.
- (n.) The official relocation of refugees or displaced persons to a safe place.
Resettlement programs are vital for refugees fleeing conflict zones.
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Commentary
Often used in humanitarian and legal contexts to denote organized, legally sanctioned moves.
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