🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

inmigración

Pronunciation / Transliteration: in-mi-gra-ción

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Immigration/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La inmigración ha aumentado en los últimos años."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The immigration of skilled workers has boosted the economy."
  2. 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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