immigration
gb/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
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Entering a country to live
When people go to another country to live there for a long time or forever.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s immigration to [a country]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'immigration' with 'emigration'. Remember: 'immigration' is coming in, 'emigration' is going out.
Sinónimos
migration (General movement of people, animals, or things; not always across international borders or permanent.)
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emigration (Refers to leaving one's own country to live elsewhere, rather than entering a new one.)
Antónimos
emigration (Opposite direction—leaving a country instead of entering it.)
Colocaciones
illegal immigration
|mass immigration
|immigration policy
|immigration law
|immigration officer
Temas
law
|society
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Immigration has increased significantly over the past decade.
- The government introduced new immigration laws last year.
- Her family’s immigration to Canada happened when she was six years old.
- Immigration can bring cultural diversity to a society.
- The minister spoke about controlling illegal immigration.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Immigration to the city has grown.
- My uncle works in the immigration office.
- Immigration is important for the country.
- The city has many people because of immigration.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
immigration
AFI
GB/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
im - mig - ra - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ra)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: immigration
- Plural: immigration, immigrations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
illegal immigration
1/ɪlˈiɡəl ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Entering without legal permission
When people go to live in another country without following the law.
Ejemplos
- The government is trying to reduce illegal immigration.
- Illegal immigration is a major political issue.
immigration law
1/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
Law about entering and staying in a country
The set of rules that say who can come into a country and live there.
Ejemplos
- Immigration law requires all visitors to have valid documents.
- He studied immigration law at university.
immigration officer
1/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən ˈɔfɪsɚ/
fixed phrase
Official checking border entry
A person who works at a border or airport to check if people can enter the country.
Ejemplos
- The immigration officer checked my passport.
- She asked the immigration officer about her visa.
immigration policy
1/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
Government rules for immigrants
The plan or rules a government has about people coming to live in the country.
Ejemplos
- The new immigration policy aims to attract skilled workers.
- Immigration policy changes have sparked public debate.