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Immigrants

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɪmɪɡrənts// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɪmɪɡrənts//

Meaning of Immigrants

People who come to live permanently in a foreign country.

In simple words: People who move to a new country to live.

Immigrants in a sentence

• Many immigrants bring rich cultures to their new homes.
• Immigrants often face challenges adapting to a new society.
• This city has a large community of immigrants from various countries.
• Immigrants contribute significantly to the economy by filling essential jobs.
• Some immigrants arrive in search of better educational opportunities.

How to use Immigrants

Use 'immigrants' when discussing those who relocate for better opportunities. Avoid in derogatory contexts.

Grammar pattern

subject + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'immigrants' as 'immi-grants' who migrate for new opportunities.

Related words

Collocations with Immigrants

• new immigrants
• immigrant rights
• immigrant population
• immigrant community
• undocumented immigrants

Synonyms for Immigrants

• migrants
• foreigners
• settlers
• newcomers
• exiles

Opposites of Immigrants

• emigrants
• natives

Common mistakes with Immigrants

• Confusing 'immigrant' with 'emigrant' - immigrants move to a country, emigrants leave one.
• Using it exclusively to describe illegal immigrants - many are legal residents.
• Assuming all immigrants are seeking asylum - some move for jobs or education.

Frequently asked questions about Immigrants

What does Immigrants mean?

People who move to a new country to live.

What is the definition of Immigrants?

People who come to live permanently in a foreign country.

How do you use Immigrants in a sentence?

Many immigrants bring rich cultures to their new homes.

Can you give another example of Immigrants?

Immigrants often face challenges adapting to a new society.

What are synonyms for Immigrants?

Common alternatives include migrants, foreigners, settlers, newcomers, exiles.

What is the opposite of Immigrants?

Opposite meanings include emigrants, natives.

What words go with Immigrants?

It commonly pairs with new immigrants, immigrant rights, immigrant population, immigrant community, undocumented immigrants.

What are common mistakes when using Immigrants?

Confusing 'immigrant' with 'emigrant' - immigrants move to a country, emigrants leave one. Using it exclusively to describe illegal immigrants - many are legal residents. Assuming all immigrants are seeking asylum - some move for jobs or education.

How do you pronounce Immigrants?

US: //ˈɪmɪɡrənts//, UK: //ˈɪmɪɡrənts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Immigrants?

Use 'immigrants' when discussing those who relocate for better opportunities. Avoid in derogatory contexts.