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."

Synonyms of emigrant

Words with a similar meaning to emigrant:

• settler
• refugee
• expatriate
• newcomer

Antonyms of emigrant

Words with the opposite meaning to emigrant:

• immigrant
• native

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