immigration

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/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

Related words

Synonyms

in-migration immigrant emigration emigrant migration settler migratory migrate emigrate settlement rescue entry citizenship clearance entrant admission

Associated

naturalization deportation quotas nationality immigrants ins detention visa refugee customs asylum

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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