immigrant — a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
Korean meaning: 다른 나라에 영구적으로 정착하러 온 사람, 이민자
Korean pronunciation: 이-미-그런트 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- The restaurant owner was a skilled immigrant who turned his grandmother's recipes into a million-dollar business.
- As a new immigrant, he thought 'How are you?' required a detailed medical report about his health condition.
- Many immigrants contribute significantly to their new country's economy and culture.
immigrant
NOUN//ˈɪmɪɡrənt//
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
The immigrant family moved to a new country in search of a better future.
Many immigrants helped build communities in growing cities. (MOVE + COUNTRY = IMMIGRANT → an immigrant moves from one country to live in another)
The immigrant became a resident and gradually built an independent life.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immigrare', composed of 'in-' (into) and 'migrare' (to move or migrate). The word entered English in the late 18th century to describe persons moving into a country to settle permanently.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant owner was a skilled immigrant who turned his grandmother's recipes into a million-dollar business.”
“As a new immigrant, he thought 'How are you?' required a detailed medical report about his health condition.”
“Many immigrants contribute significantly to their new country's economy and culture.”
“The immigrant student's biggest challenge wasn't math or science, but understanding why Americans put pineapple on pizza.”
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