returnee

American  

[ri-tur-nee, -tur-nee] / rɪ tɜrˈni, -ˈtɜr ni /

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.

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returnee British  

/ rɪˈtɜːˌniː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of returnee

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

Example Sentences

Payton Montgomery is another returnee from a 28-3 team, but the key player might be Oak Park transfer Delaney White, an All-Southern Section point guard.

From Los Angeles Times

Combined with returnee Troy Wilson, the Bulldogs will have more offensive power.

From Los Angeles Times

If he can regain his pitching form, he can join standout sophomore Carlos Acuna and another varsity returnee, Nathan Soto, to give Birmingham a formidable pitching trio this spring.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

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