Definition: In linguistics, "repatriates" is a noun that refers to someone who returns to their native country after having left it. This term was first used in the 19th century and has since been widely adopted by linguists and scholars for this purpose.
The definition of "repatriates" can be broadly categorized into two main categories:
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Returnees from a foreign country
: In most cases, someone who returns to their native country after having left it is considered a