returnee
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One South African returnee, who had no military experience before being thrust into the war, told AFP he had "never been so afraid".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
"It's an indescribable feeling, thank God. What can I say? My two young children didn't recognise me, but thank God. I hope it will be alright", Yusef Abu Fahma, another returnee, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The only playing returnee from 2010 at Celtic Manor — Donald was also on the team — is McIlroy, who once called this whole thing an “exhibition.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
There was a stark difference one young returnee told the BBC between the "rosy picture" immigration agents painted and the rough reality of immigrant life in Toronto and Vancouver.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
He had been deported from England, after all, so perhaps he would not consider himself a returnee like them.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
