Definition of "returnee" [returnee]

• One who returns, as from a journey or to school after a long absence. (noun)
• A person returning from military duty overseas. See Usage Note at -ee1. (noun)

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• "KEY RETURNEES: The most intriguing returnee is G/F Kent Bazemore, a 6-5 defensive specialist who has the ability to score to set up other players to score."
• "The top returnee is junior guard Solomon Bozeman (14.3 ppg)."
• "A prominent returnee is the reclusive Pallonji Mistry, the largest shareholder of Tata Sons, the holding outfit of the Tata conglomerate."