Immigrated: meaning, definitions and examples

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immigrated

 

[ หˆษชmษชษกreษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving to another country

The term 'immigrated' refers to the act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. It typically involves individuals or families moving from their home nation to a new place, often in search of better opportunities, safety, or a different lifestyle. Immigration can result from various factors, including economic hardship, political instability, or personal relationships. The process usually requires legal documentation and may involve complexities related to visas and residency permits.

Synonyms

emigrated, moved, settled

Examples of usage

  • They immigrated to Canada for better job prospects.
  • Many families have immigrated to the United States over the past century.
  • She immigrated from Mexico to find a safer environment for her children.

Translations

Translations of the word "immigrated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imigrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einwanderte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berimigrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผั–ะณั€ัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imigrowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปไฝใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท immigrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inmigrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถรง etmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ฏผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุงุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imigroval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imigroval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งปๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imigriral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innflytjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะผะธะณั€ะฐะฝั‚

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imiqrant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inmigrado

Etymology

The word 'immigrated' comes from the Latin word 'immigrare', which means 'to move in'. The prefix 'im-' suggests movement towards, while 'migrare' means to move or migrate. The term began to be used in English in the early 18th century, primarily in the context of people moving to new countries for various reasons, such as work, safety, or family reunification. Over time, the concept of immigration has evolved, incorporating legal definitions and frameworks, especially as nations developed policies to regulate the flow of migrants. Today, 'immigrated' is widely discussed in political, social, and economic contexts, reflecting the ongoing changes and challenges associated with global migration.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,185, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.