emigration
|em/i/gra/tion|
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/ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
(emigrate)
move out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emigration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'emigratio,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'migrare' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'emigratio' transformed into the French word 'émigration,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emigration' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'leaving one's country to settle elsewhere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
The emigration of skilled workers has increased in recent years.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 17:06