Added 10 October 2026
rehabilitation
/ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun
Latin root: rehabilitatio Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rehabilitation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The restoration of someone to a useful place in society.
- The conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation.
- Vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation.
Origin
From Middle French réhabilitation, from Medieval Latin rehabilitatio.
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