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Immigration

UK /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/

Definition

the process of coming to live permanently in a different country from the one you were born in; the number of people who do this

In simple words: The process of moving to live in another country.

Examples

  • Immigration policies have a significant impact on the country's economy.
  • The government introduced new immigration laws to control the flow of people across borders.
  • Many families have been separated due to strict immigration regulations.
  • The city experienced rapid growth thanks to increased immigration over the past decade.
  • Immigration can be a complex issue involving legal, social, and economic considerations.

Usage notes

Use 'immigration' when talking about people moving between countries. It's appropriate in both formal discussions and everyday conversations, but may not fit into casual, slang-heavy dialogues.

Grammar pattern

immigration + to + a place

Memory hint

Think of 'I’m migrating' when discussing moving to a new country.

Collocations

  • illegal
  • undocumented
  • legal
  • control
  • curb
  • curtail
  • bill
  • control
  • crisis
  • immigration from
  • go through
  • pass through
  • checks
  • procedures

Synonyms

  • migration
  • resettlement
  • relocation

Antonyms

  • emigration
  • deportation

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'emigration' (leaving a country).
  • Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Misplacing the accent in pronunciation.