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Emigration

/ˌɛməˈɡreɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.

Portugal is a country of emigration.
She was denied any possibility of emigration.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Severe economic problems often lead to high levels of ____.

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