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remittance man

/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/

Tradução: Termo histórico para um homem que vivia no exterior, geralmente numa colônia britânica, sustentado por remessas regulares de dinheiro enviadas pela família da Grã-Bretanha, muitas vezes para mantê-lo longe de casa devido a escândalo, vergonha ou comportamento indesejável.

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/rɪˈmɪtəns mæn/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptTermo histórico para um homem que vivia no exterior, geralmente numa colônia britânica, sustentado por remessas regulares de dinheiro enviadas pela família da Grã-Bretanha, muitas vezes para mantê-lo longe de casa devido a escândalo, vergonha ou comportamento indesejável.

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.

    ptHomem sustentado por remessas

    • 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.