phrase[ plural ] history specialized payments made by a defeated nation after a war to pay for damages or expenses it caused to another nation: 战争赔款 It was thought by some that they had not paid enough wartime reparations. This could have profound implications for other nations seeking reparations. In the end, they paid modest but symbolic reparations. Eventually they agreed to drop their demand for war reparations. They subsequently let it be known that they considered the matter of reparations for the war to be closed. See also
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reparations | American Dictionary
reparations plural noun us/ˌrep·əˈreɪ·ʃənz/ world history payments made by a defeated nation after a war to pay for damages or expenses it caused to another nation