emigrant — a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeməɡrənt/
Example Sentences
- The emigrant packed his grandmother's secret kimchi recipe, knowing it would be his only taste of home.
- As an emigrant, she had to learn that 'bathroom' doesn't mean a room for bathing in American English.
- The museum displays letters written by emigrants to their families back home.
emigrant
NOUN[/ˈeməɡrənt/]
a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emigrare', composed of 'e-' (out) and 'migrare' (to move or migrate). The word entered English in the 18th century to describe someone who leaves their native country.
Breakdown
e- (out) + migr (move/migrate) + -ant (one who does) = emigrant
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The emigrant packed his grandmother's secret kimchi recipe, knowing it would be his only taste of home.”
“As an emigrant, she had to learn that 'bathroom' doesn't mean a room for bathing in American English.”
“The museum displays letters written by emigrants to their families back home.”
“Many emigrants face challenges adapting to new cultures and languages.”
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