Definition & Meaning of "immigration"in English

Immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life.

the number of people who come to another country to permanently live there

Examples

Immigration surged after the war.

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