Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emigrant

noun

/ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

Definition

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

Examples

After years of living abroad, he became an emigrant looking for a new start in life.
Many emigrants travel for better job opportunities.
The emigrant community in the city provides support to newcomers.

Meaning

The term ’emigrant’ refers to someone who exits their home country with the intention of living in a different country permanently or for an extended period.