repatriated
- past participle of repatriate.
- past tense form of repatriate.
Example Sentences
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South African authorities claim more than 500 Nigerians repatriated did not have correct papers, which Nigeria has disputed.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
According to the South African government, more than 1,800 people have been repatriated to Ghana and Nigeria on flights coordinated by their home countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
The inquest heard his body was repatriated to the UK but, despite examinations, no cause of death could be found.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
“Once the Russians are defeated,” he went on, “you will be repatriated through Switzerland.”
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
