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Rarepatriate
The correct spelling is patriate.
How to pronounce patriate
verb
IPA: /ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/
Say it like: Pat-ria-te
The correct spelling is patriate. To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country. For example: "Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982."
Usage Examples
“Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.
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