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Definition of remittance

remittance

/rɪˈmɪt.əns/
re · mit · tance
Plural:remittances
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remittance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sum of money sent as a payment or gift, especially by a foreign worker to family members in their home country or by mail to settle an invoice.

Example

"Please enclose your remittance with the completed invoice form."

2

The action of sending money in payment for goods, services, or financial support.

Example

"Electronic banking has greatly accelerated the remittance of international funds."

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• Rhymes for remittance

• Nearby Words

remissly
remit
remittal
remittance
remix
remixer
remnant

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the verb 'remit' (from Latin 'remittere', meaning 'to send back') combined with the noun suffix '-ance'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remittance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remittance
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