Meaning & Definition of word "Immigrate"

Immigrate

/ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/

1. To come to live in a foreign country permanently.
- Example: Many people choose to immigrate to the United States in search of better opportunities.
2. To enter and settle in a country or region to which one is not native.
- Example: She decided to immigrate to Canada after completing her studies.
3. To move to another country with the intention of living there.
- Example: After the war, a lot of families had to immigrate to escape the violence.
4. To come into a country as part of a larger movement of people, often for economic or political reasons.
- Example: The government has revised its policies regarding those who wish to immigrate.

●From Latin 'immigrare', from 'in-' (in) + 'migrare' (to move).

illegal immigration:

The act of coming to live in a country without official authorization.

immigrant visa:

A visa that allows a foreign national to live permanently in the receiving country.

refugee status:

Legal designation for those who are seeking safety and protection in another country.

migrant:

A person who moves from one place to another, often for work or escape from hardship.

emigrate:

To leave one's own country to settle in another.

naturalization:

The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country.

Meaning: green carder

● Example Sentence: Someone who is in the process of getting a green card to immigrate.

Meaning: illegal alien

● Example Sentence: A derogatory term for someone who immigrates without proper legal status.