emigration

noun
UK: /ˌem.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌem.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

  1. The process of leaving your own country to live in another country.

    1. His family's emigration was due to the war.
    2. Increased emigration has led to a skills shortage in the country's workforce.

  2. The number of people emigrating from a particular country during a particular period.

    1. Emigration from the island increased after the hurricane.
    2. The high rate of emigration suggests that many people are unhappy with the current government.

Synonyms

departure migration exodus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emigration" in English means: The process of leaving your own country to live in another country., The number of people emigrating from a particular country during a particular period..

The phonetic transcription of "emigration" is /ˌem.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌem.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emigration": departure, migration, exodus.

Example usage of "emigration": "His family's emigration was due to the war.". More examples on the page.