reparation

//ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

reparationSingular
reparationsPlural
1

The act of making amends or compensation for a wrong or injury done.

The company offered reparation to the victims of the accident.

2

Compensation paid by a defeated nation for damages or losses caused during war.

After the war, the defeated country was required to pay reparations to the victorious nations.

3

The process of repairing or restoring something to good condition.

The reparation of the old bridge took several months.

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