Meaning & use
reintegration
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The process of restoring someone or something to a unified whole, especially returning a person to normal life or society after a period of separation.
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The program supports the reintegration of former prisoners into their communities.
Economic reintegration was a major challenge after the two regions reunited.
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Frequently used in social work, criminal justice, and post-conflict contexts to describe rebuilding someone's place in society.
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reincorporationrehabilitation
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