[Newfoundland] Resettlement in Newfoundland and Labrador terms was an organized approach to centralize the population into growth areas. Three attempts of resettlement were initiated by the Government between 1954 and 1975 which resulted in the abandonment of 300 communities and nearly 30,000 people moved. Government`s attempt of resettleme... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resettlement_(Newfoundland)
(from the article `Israel`) The withdrawal was not easily achieved; it entailed the evacuation of more than 9,000 Jewish settlers and encountered strong domestic opposition. ... Urban population growth has led to the establishment of resettlement programs in several countries. Governments have made land available to poor ... [2 relat... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/36
Re·set'tle·ment (-m e nt) noun Act of settling again, or state of being settled again; as, the resettlement of lees. « The resettlement of my discomposed soul.» Norris. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/60
noun the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974