Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another: "Emigration" refers specifically to the process of departing from one's native land or country of origin with the intention of establishing a new, permanent residence in a different nation.
   • The body of people who emigrate: It can also refer collectively to the group of individuals who leave a country during a specific period.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The 19th century saw a wave of emigration from Ireland to the United States.
  • Her emigration was motivated by the search for better economic opportunities.
  • The country's policy changes led to an increase in emigration.

Advanced Usage

• "Emigration from": Used to specify the country of origin.
  • Emigration from the region has slowed in recent years.
• "Emigration to": Used to specify the destination country.
  • There was significant emigration to Canada after the new law passed.

Variants and Related Words

• Emigrant (n): A person who emigrates.
  • The emigrants boarded the ship with hope for a new life.
• Emigrate (v): The action of leaving one's country to live in another.
  • They decided to emigrate for a fresh start.

Synonyms

• Exodus: A mass departure of people.
• Out-migration: Movement out of a particular region or country.

Related Phrases

• Emigration policy: Government rules concerning people leaving the country.
  • The government is reviewing its emigration policy.
• Emigration rate: The statistical measure of people leaving a country.
  • The nation's emigration rate has been steadily rising.

Noun

1. migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)