resettlement

noun

Definition of resettlementnext
as in relocation

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  1. migration
  2. emigration
  3. displacement
  4. deportation
  5. dispersion
Noun
  • Researchers have previously identified humpback whales that have swum astray of typical migration patterns.
    Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The findings offer researchers a much more precise window of time in which the mixing occurred, as well as more insights into the demographics of early modern humans and the earliest Out-of-Africa migrations, according to the paper.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of migration
Noun
  • The main drivers of this trend are mass emigration, low birth rates and aging demographics.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As the list developed, certain themes emerged: Irish emigration, the tension between cities and small towns, the recession of the mid-aughts, a playfulness with language and genre.
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of emigration
Noun
  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Interestingly, while earlier studies flagged workforce displacement as a major concern for employees, more recent surveys suggest this fear is diminishing.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • During those years, its V-8 engine grew in displacement from 429 cubic inches to 472 cubic inches to 500 cubic inches, all mated to a three-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of displacement
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  • In some circumstances, a pardon will eliminate the legal basis for removal or deportation from the U.S., the DOJ notes.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • His interest in rolling back those changes comes as incoming President Trump has vowed to launch mass deportations of immigrants across the country, regardless of whether they’ve been convicted of any crimes besides crossing into the U.S. illegally.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of deportation
Noun
  • More on Climate Work Pritchard also talked about promoting optimal dispersion in large ensemble AI weather predictions, and referenced new papers that bring more detail to the emerging science of using AI to simulate low-likelihood, high-impact climate extremes.
    John Werner, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • For optimal fragrance dispersion, alternate which end of the reeds are submerged in the scent solution once a week.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of dispersion
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