Meaning & use

reparations

noun·Advanced

Payments or actions made to compensate for harm or damage caused, especially after a war or injustice.

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The government agreed to pay reparations to the families affected by the disaster.

Debate continues over whether reparations should be paid for historical injustices.

A note on using this word

"Reparations" is almost always used in the plural to describe formal compensation, often owed by a government or institution.

Words with a similar meaning

compensationrestitution

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