immigration

/ˌɪməˈɡreɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

  • n. migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
  • n. the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval

Word forms

Plural
immigrations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Many people come to the United States for immigration in search of better opportunities.

  2. n.

    The doctor specializes in health issues related to immigration.