Resettlement

Pronunciation: /riːˈsɛtəlmənt/

Resettlement (noun)

  1. The process of moving people to a new place to live, usually after leaving their old home.
  2. Support and planning given to people who must leave their country or area, so they can start life again elsewhere.
  3. A government or organization programme that relocates people to new communities and provides services for them.

Examples

  • Resettlement can be stressful, but it may bring safety.
  • The family prepared carefully for resettlement to a new home.