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Reparation

British pronunciation/ɹɪpɐɹˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌɹɛpɝˈeɪʃən/
Reparation
[NOUN]
1

something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

synonyms : amends
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2

the act of putting something in working order again

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3

(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

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4

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

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Examples
1In the year 2000, only about 4 percent of white Americans endorsed reparations.
2Reparations can take many forms.
3The other option was reparations.
4Reparations are happening.
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