reparation
|rep-a-ra-tion|
/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/
compensation for wrongs
Etymology
'reparation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reparatio,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'parare' meant 'to prepare.'
'reparatio' transformed into the Old French word 'reparation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reparation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to prepare again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making amends or compensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making amends or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury.
The country agreed to pay reparations for the damages caused during the war.
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Noun 2
compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages caused during a war.
Germany was required to pay reparations after World War I.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35