CEFR B2

emigrant

noun

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Examples

Many emigrants from Ireland moved to the United States in the 19th century.
The new policy aims to attract skilled emigrants to boost the economy.

Synonyms: settler, refugee, expatriate, newcomer

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emigrant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

Definition

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Examples

Many emigrants from Ireland moved to the United States in the 19th century.
The new policy aims to attract skilled emigrants to boost the economy.
She is an emigrant from Poland, having lived in Canada for over twenty years.

How to Use emigrant

emigrant from (prepositional phrase): Indicates the country or place a person has left. — "She is an emigrant from Italy."
emigrant to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the country or place a person has moved to. — "Many emigrants to Australia found work in agriculture."

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