International Development Jargon

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noun a person who returns to a place after being away

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who returns to a place after being away

  • The returnee was welcomed back to the community with open arms.
  • The returnee finally made it back home after being away for so long.
  • The returnee came back and everyone was like, 'Welcome home!'
  • Like a returnee to their homeland, she felt a sense of belonging and comfort.