immigrant

noun
UK: /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
US: /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

  1. A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

    1. The immigrant came to find a job.
    2. The immigrant family quickly adapted to their new life in the city and embraced its culture.

  2. A person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence.

    1. He is an immigrant from Poland.
    2. As an immigrant, she faced many challenges settling into a new country and learning a new language.

Synonyms

migrant newcomer settler expat
immigrant adjective

  1. Relating to people who have come to live in a country from somewhere else.

    1. They run immigrant support groups.
    2. The immigrant community is vibrant, contributing significantly to the city's cultural diversity and economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immigrant" in English means: A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country., A person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence..

The phonetic transcription of "immigrant" is /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ in British English and /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immigrant": migrant, newcomer, settler, expat.

Example usage of "immigrant": "The immigrant came to find a job.". More examples on the page.