Reclamation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reclamation is a noun meaning The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.
Meaning
The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.
More Meanings
- The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.
Example Sentences
From there, the material will be transported by rail to three sites across the country, to be used for land reclamation.
Ignoring international law, the Chinese have claimed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea and are embarked upon a massive land reclamation and construction program to bolster these claims.
Word Forms
- reclamations
Synonyms for reclamation
Depending on context, synonyms include revival, rehabilitation, renewal, reformation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rehabilitation, renewal, revival, reformation, recapture, reinstatement.
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