repatriate

US /ˌriːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

UK /ˌriːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

1.

send (someone) back to their own country

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The government decided to repatriate the refugees.

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After the war, many soldiers were repatriated.

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deport extradite expatriate return

2.

return (funds or profits) to the country of origin

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Companies are encouraged to repatriate their overseas earnings.

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The government offered tax incentives to repatriate capital.

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remit return transfer