Synonyms for reclamation
ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃənrecla·ma·tion

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1. reclamation, renewal, rehabilitationnoun

   the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

   Synonyms:
   rehabilitation, renewal, replacement, replenishment, reformation, refilling

2. reclamation, reformationnoun

   rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

   "the reclamation of delinquent children"

   Synonyms:
   rehabilitation, renewal, reformation

3. reclamationnoun

   the recovery of useful substances from waste products

   Synonyms:
   rehabilitation, renewal, reformation

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1. • Recovery
   • Rescue

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1. reclamationnoun

   Synonyms:
   recovery

2. reclamationnoun

   Synonyms:
   demand, claim

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1. reclamationnoun

   Synonyms:
   reclaiming, recovery, reformation

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1. List of paraphrases for "reclamation":

   reclamations, regeneration, restoration, remediation, rehabilitation, recovery, refurbishment, revegetation, criii, purification, recapture, reinstatement

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1. Secretary Carter:

   The United States is deeply concerned about the pace and scope of land reclamation in the South China Sea, the prospect of further militarization as well as the potential for these activities to increase the risk of miscalculation or conflict among claimant states.

2. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

   We urge all claimants in the South China Sea to refrain from any building of islands, any militarization of islands, any land reclamation, it is absolutely critical that we ensure that there is a lowering of tensions.

3. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga:

   It is a common concern of the international community that China tries to change the situation and increase tensions in the South China Sea by carrying out extensive and rapid land reclamation, building its base in the region and utilizing it for military purposes, we have deep concerns over such actions and want to re-emphasize that Japan cannot accept it.

4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar:

   Our is a battle; not for wealth, nor for power. Ours is battle; for freedom; for reclamation of human personality.

5. State Antony Blinken:

   But its massive land reclamation projects in the South China Sea and the increasing militarization of these outposts fuels regional tension and raises serious questions about China's intention.