Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

immigration

Noun

/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Examples

After years of planning, her family finally completed their immigration to Canada.
Immigration has significantly shaped the demographic landscape of the United States.
The new immigration laws have sparked a national debate.

Meaning

Immigration refers to the process by which people move from one country to another with the intention of settling there, often for work, family reunification, or other reasons.