immigration

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

  1. The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently.

    1. Immigration is common.
    2. The country has strict immigration laws to control who can enter.

  2. The number of people who immigrate to a country in a particular period.

    1. Immigration is high now.
    2. High levels of immigration have changed the cultural landscape of many cities.

  3. The act of entering and settling in a country or region to which one is not native.

    1. Immigration helps economy.
    2. Increased immigration requires careful planning by the government to manage resources.

Synonyms

migration naturalization

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immigration" in English means: The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently., The number of people who immigrate to a country in a particular period., The act of entering and settling in a country or region to which one is not native..

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

Synonyms for "immigration": migration, naturalization.

Example usage of "immigration": "Immigration is common.". More examples on the page.