Immigrant

Definition

Immigrant is a noun referring to a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. It can also describe individuals who have moved from their native land to another for various reasons, such as economic opportunities, safety, or family reunification.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
• Respelling: IM-ih-gruhnt

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
• Respelling: IM-ih-gruhnt

Etymology

The word "immigrant" originates from the Latin "immigrāre," meaning "to go into" or "to migrate into." It entered English in the 17th century through the Late Latin term "immigrāns," the present participle of "immigrāre."

Derivatives

• Immigration (noun)
• Immigrate (verb)
• Immigrational (adjective)
• Immigrating (verb)
• Immigrantionist (noun)

Synonyms

• Migrant
• Expatriate
• Settler

Antonyms

• Emigrant
• Native
• Local

Usage

The term "immigrant" is used in social, economic, and political contexts to discuss individuals moving to a new country. For example, "The United States has a large immigrant population," or "She is an immigrant from Canada."

Related Terms

• Migration: The movement of people from one place to another.
• Asylum seeker: Someone who seeks protection in another country.
• Expatriate: A person temporarily or permanently residing in a foreign country.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country: Refers to an individual who relocates to a new nation with the intention of establishing a long-term residence.
  • Example: "The immigrant community has contributed greatly to the country's economy."
• An individual relocating for safety or opportunity: Often used in discussions about people seeking better living conditions or escaping conflicts.
  • Example: "Many immigrants left their homeland in search of a better future."