B2noun 1K

Immigration

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Immigration

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.

Immigration in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Immigration

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.

Related words

Collocations with Immigration

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

Synonyms for Immigration

• migration
• resettlement
• relocation

Opposites of Immigration

• emigration
• deportation

Common mistakes with Immigration

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

Frequently asked questions about Immigration

What does Immigration mean?

The process of moving to live in another country.

What is the definition of Immigration?

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

How do you use Immigration in a sentence?

Immigration policies have a significant impact on the country's economy.

Can you give another example of Immigration?

The government introduced new immigration laws to control the flow of people across borders.

What are synonyms for Immigration?

Common alternatives include migration, resettlement, relocation.

What is the opposite of Immigration?

Opposite meanings include emigration, deportation.

What words go with Immigration?

It commonly pairs with illegal, undocumented, legal, control, curb, curtail, bill, control, crisis, immigration from, go through, pass through, checks, procedures.

What are common mistakes when using Immigration?

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

How do you pronounce Immigration?

US: /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Immigration?

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.

What CEFR level is Immigration?

"Immigration" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.