reemigrate

/riːmɪɡreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to migrate or move back to a place that one has previously left, especially to one’s country of origin.

“After living abroad for many years, she decided to reemigrate to her hometown in the United States.”

2. noun

the act of reemigrating, especially to one’s country of origin.

“Her reemigration to her home country was a long and difficult process.”

Synonyms

  • come back
  • repat
  • repatriate
  • return

Antonyms

  • depart
  • emigrate
  • leave