Definition

The process of gathering or moving people into a specific area, often for political or military reasons, such as relocating rural populations to towns.

Example

During the war, the government implemented a policy of reconcentration to control the population more effectively.

Conversation

Did you hear about the government's plan for reconcentration in rural areas?

Yeah, I read something about it. It seems pretty controversial.

I can't believe they would do that; it feels really unfair to the people.

I agree, it could cause a lot of problems for those communities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reconcentration → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "concentration" (from Latin "concentrare", meaning to bring together). The word refers to the act of concentrating again or reassembling something that has been dispersed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'bringing together' ('concentrare') to remember that 'reconcentration' means to concentrate something once more.

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