resettlement
organized relocation to new homes
the process of moving people to a new place where they can live, often after war, disaster, or development work
resettlement of [people] in/to [place]
- The resettlement of families from the flood zone took more than a year.
- Villagers received compensation before their resettlement to higher ground.
- The government announced a resettlement plan for people displaced by the conflict.
- The family received help with resettlement after the war.
- Resettlement moved them to a safer village.
building a new life
the process of getting used to life in a new place after moving there
resettlement in [place]; resettlement support for [people]
- Language classes are an important part of resettlement for many newcomers.
- The nonprofit helps with housing, school enrollment, and other resettlement needs.
- Successful resettlement often depends on finding work and community support.
- Resettlement was hard at first, but they made new friends.
- The charity helped with their resettlement in the city.
post-prison return to society
help for people leaving prison so they can live in society again
resettlement of [offenders]; resettlement services for [prisoners]
- Resettlement work begins months before prisoners are released.
- The center offers housing advice and job training as part of offender resettlement.
- In the UK, resettlement services aim to reduce reoffending.
- The program helps with resettlement after prison.
- Base: resettlement
- Plural: resettlements
involuntary resettlement
1forced relocation to new homes
moving people to new homes when they have not chosen to move
- The new highway led to the involuntary resettlement of hundreds of residents.
- Human-rights groups criticized the involuntary resettlement plan.
- International lenders require plans to reduce the harm caused by involuntary resettlement.
refugee resettlement
1permanent relocation of refugees
moving refugees to a safe place or country where they can live for a long time
- Her family was selected for refugee resettlement in Canada.
- Refugee resettlement often includes housing support and language classes.
- Only a small share of refugees receive places through refugee resettlement each year.
resettlement agency
1organization helping newcomers settle
an organization that helps people settle in a new place
- A resettlement agency met the family at the airport.
- She works for a resettlement agency that supports newly arrived refugees.
- The resettlement agency helped them register for health care and school.
resettlement assistance
1help after relocation
money, services, or advice that help people settle in a new place
- They received resettlement assistance to pay the first month's rent.
- Resettlement assistance may include food vouchers, translation, and help finding a school.
- The charity provides resettlement assistance for families arriving from overseas.
resettlement program
1organized relocation support plan
a plan or service that helps people move to and settle in a new place
- The city created a resettlement program for residents whose homes were destroyed by the fire.
- Applications for the resettlement program are reviewed by the ministry.
- Local volunteers support families in the resettlement program.
third-country resettlement
1refugees moved to another country
moving refugees from a temporary safe country to another country where they can live long-term
- UNHCR referred the family for third-country resettlement.
- Third-country resettlement is one option when refugees cannot safely return home.
- Many people wait years for a chance at third-country resettlement.