Emigration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emigration is a noun meaning A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.
Meaning
A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.
More Meanings
- The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
Example Sentences
the Irish emigration
Word Forms
- emigrations
Synonyms for emigration
Depending on context, synonyms include outmigration.
Antonyms for emigration
Common opposites include inmigration, immigration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emigrant, transmigration, migration, resettlement, migratory, immigrant.
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