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patriate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, transitive

Examples

  • Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Canadian English. Back-formation from repatriate.