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Reclamation Definition & Meaning

reclamation
noun
  1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
  2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children"
  3. the recovery of useful substances from waste products

"Reclamation" in song lyrics

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  • "clashing forces reclamation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "midwest reclamation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "k12 reclamation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does reclamation mean?
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children" the recovery of useful substances from waste products
What part of speech is reclamation?
Reclamation is a noun.
How many definitions does reclamation have?
Reclamation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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