Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Reclamation has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
"After years of clearing debris and planting trees, the reclamation project finally transformed the barren salt flats into fertile farmland ready for local families to settle."
rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
"the reclamation of delinquent children"
the recovery of useful substances from waste products
"The new factory specializes in reclamation, extracting rare metals from discarded electronic devices to reduce mining needs."
The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.
"After years of neglect, the community finally initiated a massive reclamation project to turn the abandoned quarry into a vibrant public park."