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immigrate
[im-i-greyt]
verb (used without object)
to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence.
to pass or come into a new habitat or place, as an organism.
verb (used with object)
to introduce as settlers.
to immigrate cheap labor.
immigrate
/ ˈɪɪˌɡɪ /
verb
(intr) to come to a place or country of which one is not a native in order to settle there Compare emigrate
(intr) (of an animal or plant) to migrate to a new geographical area
(tr) to introduce or bring in as an immigrant
Other Word Forms
- immigrator noun
- unimmigrating adjective
- ˈˌٴǰ noun
- ˈˌٴǰy adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of immigrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of immigrate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As for Josefina’s family, they decided that her husband — who immigrated from Mexico when he was in elementary school about 40 years ago — would return to work.
Both she and her parents were born in the U.S., but her grandparents immigrated from Mexico.
By the late 20th century, the right to immigrate and more equal rights inside the country were extended to nonwhites.
“The community is coming out strong to show that they are not welcome in our community,” said Solache, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from Guanajuato, Mexico.
Another resident who immigrated from China as a child said he has been considering emigrating to Singapore since he received his notice.
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