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Topic: Politics

reoccupy

IPA: /ˌriːˈɒk.ju.paɪ/

KK: /riˈɑkjʊˌpaɪ/

verb

Definition: To take control of a place or area again after it has been vacated or taken over by someone else.

Example: The army plans to reoccupy the territory that was lost last year.

reopen

IPA: /ˌriːˈoʊpən/

KK: /riˈoʊpən/

transitive verb

Definition: To open something again after it has been closed.

Example: The city plans to reopen the park next week.

reoppose

IPA: //ˌriːəˈpoʊz//

KK: /riˈəˌpōz/

transitive verb

Definition: To oppose something again after having previously opposed it.

Example: After the new evidence was presented, the committee decided to reoppose the motion.

reparation

IPA: /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /rɛpəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Compensation or payment made to correct a wrong or to make up for damage or injury.

Example: The country sought reparation for the damages caused during the conflict.

repartition

IPA: /ˌriːpɑːrˈtɪʃən/

KK: /riˈpɑr.tɪʃ.ən/

noun

Definition: The act of dividing something again or in a different way, often referring to the distribution or allocation of resources or areas.

Example: The repartition of land was necessary to ensure fair access for all farmers.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into parts again or differently.

Example: The committee decided to repartition the land to ensure fair distribution among the families.

repatriate

IPA: //ˈriːpeɪtrieɪt//

KK: /rɪˈpeɪtriˌeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has returned to their home country after living abroad.

Example: After many years in the United States, she became a repatriate when she moved back to her home country.

transitive verb

Definition: To send someone back to their own country, especially after they have been living in another country.

Example: The government decided to repatriate the citizens who were stranded abroad due to the pandemic.

repatriation

IPA: /ˌriːpəˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of sending someone back to their home country or place of citizenship.

Example: The repatriation of the refugees was a complex process that took several months.

repeal

IPA: /rɪˈpiːl/

KK: /rɪˈpil/

noun

Definition: The action of officially ending or canceling a law or rule.

Example: The government decided to pass a repeal of the outdated law.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially cancel or remove a law, rule, or decision.

Example: The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

repealer

IPA: /rɪˈpiːlər/

KK: /rɪˈpilər/

noun

Definition: A person or group that advocates for the cancellation or removal of a law or regulation.

Example: The repealer argued passionately for the removal of the outdated law.

reportable

IPA: /rɪˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities or is required by law to be disclosed.

Example: The incident was deemed reportable, so the company had to inform the regulatory body.

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