'emigrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'emigratus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'migrare' meant 'to move.'

'emigratus' transformed into the French word 'émigrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emigrate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to move out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to leave one's country to live in another.'