remigrate

/riːmɪˈɡreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or settle again in a different place, especially to a country that was previously one’s home

“Many people had to remigrate to their home countries after the economic crisis.”

2. verb

to move or transfer again to a new location, especially to a different area or region

“The company had to remigrate its data center to a more secure location.”

3. noun

a person who has moved or settled again in a different place, especially to a country that was previously their home

“The remigrants from the war-torn country found it difficult to adjust to their new life.”

Synonyms

  • migrate
  • relocate
  • resettle

Antonyms

  • immigrate
  • settle