immigration — the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's immigration story involves hiding pickles in her suitcase.
- The immigration process took longer than expected due to paperwork delays.
- Immigration has always been a hot topic in political debates.
immigration
NOUN[/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/]
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'immigratus', meaning 'to migrate into' or 'to move inward'. It combines the prefix 'im-' (into) with the verb 'migrare' (to move or migrate), reflecting the concept of people moving into a new territory in search of better living conditions, similar to the seasonal migration patterns of birds.
Breakdown
im- (into) + migrare (to move/migrate) + -tion (action or process). The suffix '-tion' transforms the Latin verb into an English noun denoting the act or process of moving into a new country or region.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's immigration story involves hiding pickles in her suitcase.”
“The immigration process took longer than expected due to paperwork delays.”
“Immigration has always been a hot topic in political debates.”
“She works at the immigration office and speaks five languages fluently.”
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