emigration
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for emigration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of leaving one's home country to live permanently in another.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use emigration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Late Latin stem of emigratio, from e (“out”) + migrare (“to move, remove, depart”).
Full origin of emigration →Frequently asked questions
What does “emigration” mean?
The word “emigration” means the act of leaving one's home country to live permanently in another. In plain terms, the act of leaving your home country to settle elsewhere.
How do you use “emigration” in a sentence?
Here is “emigration” used in a sentence: “Mass emigration followed the collapse of the local economy.”
What part of speech is “emigration”?
“Emigration” is a noun.
Is “emigration” a common word?
“Emigration” is an uncommon word in modern English.