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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImmigration
/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
"The immigration of skilled workers has boosted the economy." - 2
The process through which individuals move to a new country with the intention of settling there.
"The immigration process can be lengthy and complex."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'immigration' originates from the Latin word 'immigrare', meaning 'to move into'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the increasing movement of people across borders during that era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Immigration" is said worldwide
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immigration
Transliteration: immigration
"L'immigration a un impact significatif sur la société."
Einwanderung
Transliteration: ain-vander-ung
"Die Einwanderung verändert die demografische Struktur."
immigrazione
Transliteration: immi-gra-tsi-o-ne
"L'immigrazione è un tema di grande attualità."
inmigración
Transliteration: in-mi-gra-ción
"La inmigración ha aumentado en los últimos años."
imigração
Transliteration: imi-gra-são
"A imigração é um fenômeno global."
आव्रजन
Transliteration: aavrajan
"आव्रजन से देश की संस्कृति पर प्रभाव पड़ता है।"
移民
Transliteration: yímín
"移民对经济发展有重要影响。"
이민
Transliteration: imin
"이민은 사회에 큰 변화를 가져옵니다."
移民
Transliteration: imin
"移民は国の経済に影響を与えます。"
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