relocator
|re-lo-ca-tor|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌriːˈloʊkeɪtər/
🇬🇧
/ˌriːˈləʊkeɪtə/
(relocate)
move to a new place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relocate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relocare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'relocare' transformed into the French word 'relocater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relocate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move to a new place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that moves or transfers something or someone to a different place.
The company hired a professional relocator to manage the office move.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45