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returnee
(re|turn¦ee)
Pronunciation:
/rɪtəːˈniː/
noun
a person who returns, in particular:
a refugee returning from abroad.
a member of the armed forces returning from overseas duty.
a person returning to work, especially after bringing up a family.
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