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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Illegal derives from Latin in- (not) + legalis (lawful), while immigrant comes from Latin immigrare (to move into). Together, the compound term denotes a person who enters or resides in a country without legal authorization.
Breakdown
il- (not, from Latin in-) + legal (lawful, from Latin legalis) + immigrant (one who immigrates, from Latin immigrare: im- (into) + migrare (to move)).
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📝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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