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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
immigration
/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ Syllables: im·mi·ˈgra·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
The process of entering and settling in a country that is not one's own.
Synonyms
resettlement
migration
relocation
Antonyms
emigration
Translations
immigration in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
هجرة، لجوء
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هي عملية دخول شخص والاستقرار في بلد ليس بلده الأصلي.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Immigration is when people move to a new country to live there permanently. Immigration policy determines who is allowed to enter and stay in a country.
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Memory TipImmigration = im (in) + migration — moving in to a new country to settle.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Immigration policy has become one of the most debated political issues in many countries.
The study examines the long-term effects of immigration on host country labour markets.
Immigration contributes significantly to the cultural and economic diversity of modern nations.
Word Families & Pronunciation
immigration
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | immigrate |
| noun | immigrant |
| adjective | migratory |
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