Synonyms for

Relocation

Verb / ˌri:ˈləʊˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for relocation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of moving from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

resettlement move move transfer shift transportation migration repositioning displacement evacuation dislocation removal uprooting emigration immigration journey voyage travel excursion trip tour

Synonyms by register

Formal

transfer migration displacement translocation

Informal

move shift change of address

Literary

sojourn wandering

Antonyms

staying settling remaining anchoring residence permanence

Common collocations

  • forced relocation
  • voluntary relocation
  • employee relocation
  • relocation package
  • relocation assistance
  • international relocation
  • housing relocation

Word family

noun relocation
verb relocate
adjective relocatable
adverb relocatingly

Usage note

Relocation often implies a significant move, either by choice or necessity. It is commonly used in contexts of employment or large-scale population movements.

Example sentences

  1. We will need to pack all of our belongings before the relocation.
  2. The company's relocation to a larger office will allow for more employees to be hired.
  3. The relocation of the endangered species was necessary to preserve their habitat.
  4. The family's relocation to a new country was a difficult adjustment but they eventually settled in.
  5. The relocation of the factory caused some job loss in the area.

Quotes

  • The process of human growth and development is like a moving river, where every bend reveals a surprise and every eddy hides a relocation.
  • If you want to change the world, change the metaphor.
  • Life is like a camera, focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot.

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