returnee

[ri-tur-nee, -tur-nee]

noun

1. a person who has returned, as from travels or a long absence.

2. a person returning from overseas duty in the armed forces.

returnee

/ rɪˈtɜːˌniː /

noun

1. a person who returns to his native country, esp after war service

Word History and Origins

Origin of returnee¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; return + -ee

Example Sentences

The only playing returnee from 2010 at Celtic Manor — Donald was also on the team — is McIlroy, who once called this whole thing an “exhibition.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 6-foot-2 McCalister, 14, has been getting playing time behind returnee Brady Bretthauer since graduating from middle school.

From Los Angeles Times

The combination of Ariza, Collins and returnee Brandon McCoy would give the Braves an impressive trio.

From Los Angeles Times

New Mission Hills Alemany coach Randy Thompson has the best catching duo in his son, Brody, a starter as a sophomore at Notre Dame and returnee Jayden Lusk.

From Los Angeles Times

Seattle, though, added free agents Rayshawn Jenkins and K’Von Wallace to join returnee Julian Love, a grouping that combined for 41 starts last year — and a trio that Seattle could well see as good enough to be its top three safeties heading into the 2024 season.

From Seattle Times