Immigration

Definition

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

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
• Respelling: im-i-GRAY-shun (with "im" as in "tin," "i" as in "sit," "GRAY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
• Respelling: im-i-GRAY-shun (with "im" as in "tin," "i" as in "sit," "GRAY" as in "say," and "shun" as in "nation")

In both dialects, "immigration" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "GRAY." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "im-i-GRAY-shun."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "immigratio", from "immigrare" which means "to move into". It combines the prefix "im-" (into) with "migrare" (to move).

Derivatives

• Immigrate (verb)
• Immigrant (noun)
• Immigrationist (noun)
• Reimmigration (noun)
• Immigration policy (noun phrase)

Synonyms

• Migration
• Emigration
• In-migration

Antonyms

• Out-migration
• Departure
• Exit

Usage

"Immigration" is used to describe the process of moving to a new country with the intention of living there permanently. It often involves legal and administrative processes and can be a subject of political and social discussions.

Related Terms

• Visa
• Passport
• Naturalization
• Asylum
• Refugee

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Immigration (The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country):
  
  • Example: "The country's immigration policy has undergone significant changes in recent years."
  • Explanation: This usage describes the movement of people into a country for the purpose of settlement.

Note: "Immigration" is a term that often carries political, social, and economic implications, especially in discussions about national identity, economic opportunity, and border security.