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 Definitions of Reclamation  [ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Reclamation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) reclamation
the act or process of reclaiming.

2.  reclamation
the state of being reclaimed.

3.  reclamation
the reclaiming of uncultivated areas or wastelands for productive use.

Etymology:  (1625–35; < MF < L reclāmātiō crying out against =reclāmā(re) (see reclaim ) +-tiō -tion)

Definition of 'Reclamation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) reclamation, renewal, rehabilitation
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

2. (noun) reclamation, reformation
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
"the reclamation of delinquent children"

3. (noun) reclamation
the recovery of useful substances from waste products


Definition of 'Reclamation' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Reclamation
the act or process of reclaiming

2. (noun) Reclamation
representation made in opposition; remonstrance



'Reclamation' - Nearby Entries  

reclaim  reclaimable  reclaimed  reclamation  reclassification  reclassify  recline  



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