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Remittance
reh-MIT-ance
/rɪˈmɪtəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Remittance
Dictionary meaning
Money sent by a migrant worker back to their home country.
Examples
- Remittances from overseas workers account for 20% of the country's GDP.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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