Transplanted

/trænsˈplæntɪd/ adjective

Definition

Moved from one place to another, either by planting a living thing elsewhere or moving a person to a new location.

Etymology

From 'trans-' (across, beyond) combined with 'plant' (from Latin 'planta,' a shoot or sprout). The term can describe both gardening and human relocation.

Kelly Says

The word works beautifully for both trees being moved to new soil and immigrants starting fresh in new countries—both involve the courage to take root somewhere completely unfamiliar!

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