Emigration Meaning
/ˌɛməˈɡreɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounThe act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
nounA body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.
Sentence Examples
Portugal is a country of emigration.
She was denied any possibility of emigration.
Algeria is losing its youngest and brightest people to emigration.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of skilled workers from the country has resulted in a brain drain.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Severe economic problems often lead to high levels of ____.
Word Origin & History
From Late Latin stem of emigratio, from e (“out”) + migrare (“to move, remove, depart”).
Explore More C1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of skilled workers from the country has resulted in a brain drain.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Severe economic problems often lead to high levels of ____.