reparation
pronunciation
How to pronounce reparation in British English:
UK [ˌrepəˈreɪʃn]
How to pronounce reparation in American English:
US [ˌrɛpəˈreʃən]
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- Noun:
- compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
- (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
- the act of putting something in working order again
- something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
Word Origin
- reparation (n.)
- late 14c., "reconciliation," from Old French reparacion and directly from Late Latin reparationem (nominative reparatio) "act of repairing, restoration," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reparare "restore, repair" (see repair (v.1)). Meaning "act of repairing or mending" is attested from c. 1400. Reparations "compensation for war damaged owed by the aggressor" is attested from 1921, with reference to Germany, from French réparations (1919).
Example
- 1. Reparation normally comes at the end of a conflict .
- 2. We are making the mistake of imposing reparation terms that will destroy countries .
- 3. Evidence and standard of proof for reparation .
- 4. I 'll demand reparation from the company .
- 5. There will be symbolic reparation for torture survivors , former hostages and victims of sexual abuse .