reconcentration (Meaning)
reconcentration (n.)
The act of reconcentrating or the state of being reconcentrated; esp., the act or policy of concentrating the rural population in or about towns and villages for convenience in political or military administration, as in Cuba during the revolution of 1895-98.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reconcentration
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reconcentration Sentence Examples
- The reconcentration policy forced civilians to relocate to crowded and unsanitary camps.
- The Spanish government's reconcentration policy aimed to suppress rebellion in Cuba.
- The reconcentration camps were notorious for their high mortality rates due to malnutrition and disease.
- The British reconcentration policy during the Boer War drew international condemnation.
- Thereconcentrationof the population allowed the military to more easily control and subdue the area.
- Despite the government's claims, the reconcentration policy did little to address the underlying causes of unrest.
- The reconcentration policy was implemented despite warnings from humanitarian organizations about its potential consequences.
- The legacy of the reconcentration policy continues to be debated, with some arguing that it was a cruel form of collective punishment.
- The reconcentration policy is often seen as a turning point in the relationship between the government and its citizens.
- The effects of the reconcentration policy were felt long after the fighting had ended.
FAQs About the word reconcentration
The act of reconcentrating or the state of being reconcentrated; esp., the act or policy of concentrating the rural population in or about towns and villages fo
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The reconcentration policy forced civilians to relocate to crowded and unsanitary camps.
The Spanish government's reconcentration policy aimed to suppress rebellion in Cuba.
The reconcentration camps were notorious for their high mortality rates due to malnutrition and disease.
The British reconcentration policy during the Boer War drew international condemnation.
