Emigration

/ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of leaving one's resident country with the intent to settle elsewhere.

Emigration from rural areas to urban centers has increased over the past decade.

The process of emigrating, or the number of people who emigrate.

The local government is concerned about the emigration of skilled workers to other countries.

A movement of individuals away from a particular geographical area.

The emigration trends show that many people are seeking better opportunities abroad.

Emigration can also refer to the migration of people as a response to economic or political factors.

Historical records indicate that emigration during the famine years greatly affected the population.

The word emigration comes from the Latin 'emigrare', which means 'to depart from a place'.

brain drain

The emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from one country to another, often for better opportunities.

push-pull factors

Factors that drive individuals to leave their home country or draw them to a new country, respectively.

forced migration

Emigration caused by factors such as conflict or persecution that makes it unsafe for individuals to remain in their homeland.

immigration

The act of entering and settling in a new country.

refugee

A person who has fled their country due to persecution or danger and seeks safety in another country.

diaspora

The population of a country or community that has settled and resides outside its geographical borders.

Going abroad

After graduation, she decided to go abroad for work experience.

Chasing the dream

He's all about chasing the dream in a new country.