Immigrants
ˈɪmɪɡrənts
Definitions
People who come to a country from another country to live permanently.
ˈɪmɪɡrənts
People who come to live permanently in a foreign country.
The city has a large population of immigrants from various countries.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're moving to a new town or city, but from a whole different country! Immigrants are people who make that big move, settling down to live in a place they weren't born.
👶 For kids: People who move to a new country to live there.
More Examples
Immigrants often bring diverse cultural traditions to their new communities.
Many immigrants seek better economic opportunities.
How It's Used
"Immigrants often face challenges integrating into their new society."
"Immigration policies are a frequent topic of political debate."
From Latin *immigrans*, present participle of *immigrare* (“to go into, move into”), from *in-* (“in, into”) + *migrare* (“to move, migrate”).
The term 'immigrant' has been used for centuries, but its context and implications have evolved along with global migration patterns. Early uses were often tied to issues of citizenship and settlement.
Memory tip
Think of someone *in*-coming to a new land, *migrating* there.