English Explanatory Dictionary

patriate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/

Word forms

patriate patriates patriating patriated

Etymology

Canadian English. Back-formation from repatriate.

Related words

patriation

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