Returnee
(noun)
- A person who returns to a place after being away, especially after living abroad.
- A person who comes back to a place after being away for a specific reason.
- A person who has returned to their home country after a period of living abroad.
Origin:
Derived from the verb 'return' meaning 'to go back to a place', the word has been in use since the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The returnee from Europe had a lot of interesting stories to share with his friends and family.
- The government provided financial support to the returnee refugees who had fled the conflict in the region.
- The returnee students brought new perspectives and skills acquired during their studies abroad.
- The company offered a warm welcome and job opportunities to the returnee employees who had completed their international assignments.
- The returnee citizens were able to reintegrate into the society and make meaningful contributions to the local community.