Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emigrationist
noun
/ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪʃənɪst/
Definition
A person who advocates or supports emigration, or the act of leaving one’s country to settle in another.
Examples
- As an emigrationist, she often spoke about the opportunities awaiting in other countries.
- The emigrationist movement in the early 20th century helped many individuals escape hardship.
- He identified as an emigrationist, advocating for more freedom to relocate for work.
Meaning
An emigrationist is someone who either emigrates or encourages others to emigrate, often for economic, political, or social reasons.
Synonyms
- migrant
- emigrant
- expatriate
- relocator
