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remittance man

/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/

Traducción: Término histórico para un hombre que vivía en el extranjero, generalmente en una colonia británica, y que era mantenido mediante remesas regulares enviadas por su familia desde Gran Bretaña, a menudo para mantenerlo lejos de casa debido a un escándalo, deshonra o comportamiento indeseable.

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/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • esTérmino histórico para un hombre que vivía en el extranjero, generalmente en una colonia británica, y que era mantenido mediante remesas regulares enviadas por su familia desde Gran Bretaña, a menudo para mantenerlo lejos de casa debido a un escándalo, deshonra o comportamiento indeseable.

A historical term for a man living abroad, typically in a British colony, who was supported by regular payments (remittances) sent from his family in Britain, often to keep him away from home due to scandal, disgrace, or undesirable behavior.

  1. Historical term for an exiled personC2formalbritish

    A man living abroad, typically in a British colony, who was supported by regular payments (remittances) from his family in Britain, often to keep him away from home due to scandal or disgrace.

    eshombre exiliado con remesa

    • The novel's protagonist was a remittance man, sent to Canada after a family scandal.
    • In the 19th century, many remittance men were sent to Australia to avoid embarrassment at home.
    • He lived as a remittance man in New Zealand, receiving a monthly allowance from his father.