relocation

American  

[ree-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌri loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

relocations plural

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?

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• relocations
  plural

Etymology

Origin of relocation

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

Explanation

Use the noun relocation to describe moving from one place to another, like a family's relocation that forced them to leave behind old friends but gave them the opportunity to make new ones in a different city. When you look at relocation you notice the word locate, which comes from the Latin word locus, meaning "place." Then look at the affixes — re- means "again" and -ion means "the act of." When you put it all together, relocation means "the act of placing again." If you refer to your relocation, you're describing putting yourself in a new place.

Example Sentences

According to the council member’s office, local leaders pressed company executives about support local residents could still need, including timelines around cleanup, relocation assistance, health support, small-business relief, and a dedicated claims process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Although he supports the relocation effort, he questions its long-term effectiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

While a relocation service might smooth the transition, obstacles can still arise.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Its immediate removal and relocation were ordered after the inspection found the statue's structural integrity to be severely compromised.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

About 3,600 Sudanese passed the interviews and began being processed for relocation to America.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau