Remigration

/ʁeːmiɡʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/
nounIntermediate
formal

the process of people returning to their country of origin after having lived abroad, often due to political, economic, or personal reasons

Die Regierung fördert die Remigration von Fachkräften, die im Ausland arbeiten.

The government promotes the remigration of skilled workers who work abroad.

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Remigration is often discussed in the context of reverse migration trends, where people return to their home countries after living abroad for work, study, or other reasons.

Collocations

Remigration fördernto promote remigrationRemigrationstrendremigration trend

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Related Phrases

Rückkehrmigrationphrase
return migration
Rückwanderungphrase
return migration

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Remigration is often discussed in the context of economic or political changes that encourage people to return to their home countries.

Gold Rule

Not a Synonym for Return

Remigration specifically refers to the migration process of returning, not just the act of returning.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the prefix 're-' (back) and 'Migration' (movement of people), emphasizing the return aspect of migration.

📝Usage Notes

Remigration is often used in discussions about reverse migration, where people return to their home countries after living abroad. It is distinct from 'Rückkehr' (return) as it specifically refers to the migration process.

Word Breakdown

re-
back
prefix
+
Migration
movement of people
root
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