immigration
Meaning
Immigration refers to the process of individuals moving to a foreign country to live permanently or for an extended period, often in search of better opportunities or safety.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "immigration" with "emigration," which refers to leaving one's country to live in another.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
arrived
in
the
city
last
summer
to
start
a
new
job
and
she
still
remembers
how
nervous
she
felt
at
first
.
She
learned
about
local
services
that
help
people
with
immigration
papers
and
found
the
advice
useful
.
Each
weekend
she
explores
a
different
neighborhood
,
practicing
English
and
meeting
friendly
neighbours
.
Although
she
misses
her
family
,
she
is
gradually
building
a
routine
and
making
new
friends
.
This
steady
progress
makes
her
more
confident
about
her
future
here
.
Common Phrases
immigration policy
immigration status
immigration process
Synonyms
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