remittance
noun
the sending of money, checks, etc., to a recipient at a distance.
remittances
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pluralof remittance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Kenya relies heavily on remittances from workers abroad.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
"Kerala continued to rely heavily on remittances from abroad, which have wavered, creating mounting fiscal pressures and inadequate employment generation, especially among youth," says Ruparelia.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The wealthy Gulf countries know Pakistan relies on them for remittances and low-interest loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
These include possible fuel price hikes, tighter controls on overseas remittances and steps to attract dollar deposits from non-resident Indians -- a playbook used in past crises.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
It was a belated admission that tens of thousands of famine-stricken North Koreans had already gone to China and that the country was increasingly dependent on their remittances.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
