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Immigrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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immigrating

 

[ หˆษชm.ษช.ษกreษช.tษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving to another country

Immigrating refers to the process of moving to a new country with the intention of settling there permanently or for an extended period. This often involves obtaining specific legal permissions, such as visas or residency permits. Immigration can be motivated by various factors, including economic opportunities, family reunification, or escaping conflict or persecution in one's home country. The immigration process may involve challenges such as adapting to a new culture, securing employment, and learning a new language.

Synonyms

migrating, moving, relocating, settling

Examples of usage

  • She is immigrating to Canada for work.
  • Many families are immigrating to the United States seeking a better future.
  • Immigrating to a foreign country can be both exciting and daunting.
  • They are planning on immigrating to Australia next year.

Translations

Translations of the word "immigrating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emigrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einwandernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berimigrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะผั–ะณั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imigracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปๆฐ‘ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท immigrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inmigrando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถรงmenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imigrujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imigrujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งปๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imigracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innflytjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะผะธะณั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miqrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inmigrando

Etymology

The word 'immigrate' originates from the Latin root 'migratus,' the past participle of 'migrarรซ,' which means 'to move from one place to another.' In the late 19th century, the word 'immigrate' began to be commonly used in English, referring specifically to entering a new country. The prefix 'im-' conveys the idea of 'into' or 'in,' suggesting the act of moving into a new territory. Over the years, the concept of immigration has evolved significantly, influenced by various social, economic, and political factors across different regions. Today, immigration is a complex and often debated topic in many countries around the world, as it intersects with issues of identity, citizenship, and multiculturalism.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,605 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.