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Definition of resettlement

resettlement

/ˌriːˈsɛt.əl.mənt/
re · set · tle · ment
Plural:resettlements
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• noun

1

The act or process of moving people to a new place to live, especially refugees, displaced persons, or communities affected by environmental or economic changes.

Example

"The international agency coordinated the resettlement of thousands of families displaced by the severe flooding."

2

British The process of helping former prisoners, military personnel, or long-term hospital patients reintegrate into society and find employment and housing.

Example

"Effective resettlement programs significantly reduce the likelihood of former offenders returning to prison."

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• Rhymes for resettlement

• Nearby Words

reset
resettable
resettle
resettlement
resew
resex
reshape

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