English · Family & People
immigrant
/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
[/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/]
newcomer, settler
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a country that is not their own.
Example
Her grandfather arrived as a young immigrant with little money but a determined hope for success.
Her grandfather arrived as a young immigrant with little money but a determined hope for success.
Etymology
From Latin 'immigrans', present participle of 'immigrare' (to move into).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for people settling in a new country; contrasts with 'emigrant', who leaves one.