English · Travel & Places
immigration
/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/]
entering a country to live
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of coming to live permanently in a country, or the checkpoint controlling entry.
Example
They waited in a long line at immigration before officers stamped their passports and welcomed them.
They waited in a long line at immigration before officers stamped their passports and welcomed them.
Etymology
From Latin 'immigrare', to move into, from 'in-' and 'migrare', to move.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in travel, law, and politics.