illegal immigrant — a person who lives in a country without legal permission or proper documentation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lives in a country without legal permission or proper documentation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
Korean meaning: 합법적 허가나 적절한 서류 없이 한 나라에 거주하는 사람, 불법 이민자
Korean pronunciation: 일**리**걸 **임**미그런트
Example Sentences
- The restaurant owner was fined for hiring illegal immigrants who turned out to be better cooks than the legal ones.
- Border patrol officers work to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country.
- The documentary followed the dangerous journey of illegal immigrants crossing the desert.
illegal immigrant
NOUN//ɪˈliːɡəl ˈɪmɪɡrənt//
a person who lives in a country without legal permission or proper documentation
An illegal immigrant hides behind crates at a harbor as inspectors search the docks.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
illegal은 라틴어 'in-(not)' + 'legalis(lawful)'에서 유래되었고, immigrant는 라틴어 'immigrare(to move into)'에서 파생되어 '법적으로 허가되지 않은 이주자'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant owner was fined for hiring illegal immigrants who turned out to be better cooks than the legal ones.”
“Border patrol officers work to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country.”
“The documentary followed the dangerous journey of illegal immigrants crossing the desert.”
“Some illegal immigrants eventually become legal residents through amnesty programs.”
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