B1noun2K

Immigrant

UK /["/ˈɪmɪɡrənt/"]/US /["/ˈɪmɪɡrənt/"]/

Definition

a person who has come to live permanently in a different country from the one they were born in

In simple words: A person who comes to live in a country from another country.

Examples

  • The immigrant came to the country seeking a better life.
  • Many immigrant families face challenges when they arrive in a new land.
  • As an immigrant, she had to adapt to a different culture and language.
  • The government is implementing policies to support immigrant integration.
  • An immigrant often brings new skills and perspectives to their new community.

Usage notes

Use 'immigrant' when talking about someone who moves to a different country. It is neutral and can be used in formal or informal contexts. Avoid using it to stereotype or make assumptions about a person's background.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'I'M in a new country' to remember 'immigrant'.

Collocations

  • illegal
  • undocumented
  • legal
  • flood
  • influx
  • tide
  • accept
  • welcome
  • attract
  • arrive
  • enter something
  • move to something
  • community
  • family
  • generation
  • immigrant from
  • immigrant to

Synonyms

  • migrant
  • foreigner
  • refugee
  • settler
  • asylum seeker

Antonyms

  • emigrant

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'emigrant', which refers to someone leaving a country.
  • Using 'immigrant' as a verb.
  • Overgeneralizing experiences of immigrants without considering individual stories.