emigration
Emigration (noun) means the act of leaving one's home country to live permanently in another. Example: “Mass emigration followed the collapse of the local economy.”
How to use emigration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of leaving your home country to settle elsewhere.
Word forms
emigrations plural
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Mass _____ followed the collapse of the local economy.
Etymology
From Late Latin stem of emigratio, from e (“out”) + migrare (“to move, remove, depart”).
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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.