Emigrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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emigrate

 

[ หˆษ›mษชษกreษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, relocation

Emigrate refers to the act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another. This process often involves obtaining the necessary legal permissions and can be motivated by various factors such as economic opportunities, political stability, or family reunification.

Synonyms

depart, leave, migrate, resettle

Examples of usage

  • Many people emigrate in search of better job prospects.
  • During the 20th century, numerous individuals emigrated from war-torn countries.
  • She decided to emigrate to Canada for a fresh start.
  • The laws surrounding how to emigrate vary by country.

Translations

Translations of the word "emigrate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emigrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธเฅ€ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auswandern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beremigrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผั–ะณั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emigrowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปไฝใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmigrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emigrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถรง etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ฃผํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emigrovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emigrovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งปๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emigrirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flytja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผะธะณั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emiqrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emigrar

Word origin

The word 'emigrate' originates from the Latin word 'emigrare', which is comprised of 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'migrare' meaning 'to move'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, signifying the process of leaving one's homeland for a new place. Historically, the movement of people from one nation to another has been driven by factors such as famine, war, economic hardship, and the search for better living conditions. The term is often juxtaposed with 'immigrate', which pertains to entering a new country. Over time, emigration has played a crucial role in shaping societies, cultures, and economies worldwide, contributing to demographic changes and the global exchange of ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,747, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.