Patriate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Patriate is a verb meaning (Canada, transitive) To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.
Meaning
(Canada, transitive) To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.
Example Sentences
Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982.
Word Forms
- patriates
- patriating
- patriated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repatriate, return, upload, self-colonise, self-colonize, passportize.
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