relocation

[ree-loh-key-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of moving to a different place.

   The company’s relocation overseas would result in the loss of over 300 jobs.

   Will I receive reimbursement for the expenses associated with my relocation to Chicago?

Word History and Origins

Origin of relocation¹

re- ( def. ) + location ( def. )

Example Sentences

Staff were told about plans to cease operations at the Fife site during a meeting on Tuesday morning, where details of financial packages and retraining and relocation support were discussed.

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Such relocations are a last resort when human activities or climate change threaten the survival of wildlife or peaceful coexistence with humans, say conservationists.

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As ambassador to Israel, Friedman oversaw the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the relocation of the U.S.

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She wrote that the park had "thoroughly investigated options" for the remaining lions, but said that relocation was not a "viable or humane option" because of the age of the animals and their "complex needs".

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It highlighted an open letter published by prominent members of the Afrikaner community earlier this week rejecting the narrative, with some signatories calling the relocation scheme racist.

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