repatriation

Repatriation generally refers to the process of returning someone to their country of origin or citizenship. It can apply to individuals, such as expatriates or refugees, returning home after living abroad, or to the transfer of cultural artifacts, such as national treasures, back to their original country. In a broader context, it also includes the return of financial assets or profits to the home country by multinational companies. Essentially, repatriation involves the act of sending someone or something back to their original country or place of origin, often involving legal, logistical, or cultural considerations.