Emigre Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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emigre

[หˆษ›mษชษกreษช ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who has left their own country in order to settle in another, typically for political reasons or because of war.

Synonyms

expatriate, migrant, refugee.

Examples of usage

  • He was an emigre who fled his country during the revolution.
  • The emigres formed a tight-knit community in their new homeland.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To leave one's own country in order to settle in another, typically for political reasons or because of war.

Synonyms

migrate, move, relocate.

Examples of usage

  • She emigre from her homeland to find safety in a new country.
  • The family emigre to escape persecution in their home country.

Translations

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Origin of 'emigre'

The word 'emigre' originated from French 'รฉmigrรฉ', past participle of 'รฉmigrer' meaning 'to emigrate'. It gained popularity during the French Revolution when many aristocrats and others fled France to escape the political turmoil. The term has since been used to describe individuals who leave their own country for various reasons.


Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,788, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.