Refoulement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Refoulement is a noun meaning An instance thereof.
Meaning
An instance thereof.
More Meanings
- The forced relocation of a group of people.
- An instance of that relocation.
- The involuntary sending of refugees or asylum seekers to their country of origin or another one, where they are likely to face persecution and harm.
Example Sentences
He also expressed concern that at the same time there could be cases of refoulement with asylum seekers being returned to their countries of origin, where they are at risk of persecution and in an apparent breach of international law.
Word Forms
- refoulements
- refoulment
Antonyms for refoulement
Common opposites include non-refoulement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include restoration, readmission, returning, return, refund, callback.
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