Meaning & Definition of word "Emigrate"

Emigrate

/ˈɛmɪɡreɪt/

1. to leave one's country to settle in another.
- Example: Many people choose to emigrate in search of better job opportunities.
2. to move from one place to another, particularly across national borders.
- Example: After the war, a significant number of families decided to emigrate for safety.
3. to exit a country to live permanently in another.
- Example: She plans to emigrate to Canada next year.
4. to move out of one's native country.
- Example: Historically, many Europeans emigrated to the United States in the 19th century.

●From Latin 'emigrant-, emigrans', present participle of 'emigrare', from 'e-' (out of) + 'migrare' (to migrate).

emigrate to:

To move to another country permanently.

emigrant status:

The legal status of an emigrate.

emigrate from:

To leave one's home country.

immigrate:

To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

migration:

The act of moving from one place to another.

settler:

A person who settles in a new region.

Meaning: Jump ship

● Example Sentence: They decided to jump ship and emigrate to Australia.

Meaning: Pack up and leave

● Example Sentence: After the new laws were enacted, many chose to pack up and leave for a better life.