Repatriate is defined as to bring or send back to the country of birth or origin. An example of to repatriate is for an Italian-born United States citizen to return to Italy.
Repatriation means voluntary return to the country of origin or the former country of residence. The repatriation effort is intended to ensure that refugees and immigrants wishing or considering returning to their country of origin or the former country of residence receive the best possible advice to make a decision to return home.