immigration
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of coming to live in a different country permanently.
the movement of non-native people into a country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence.
Simple“The government is discussing new laws to manage immigration more effectively.”
In context“Economists often debate the long-term impact of high immigration levels on the domestic labour market and national infrastructure.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when discussing the general concept or policy.
PitfallHe is interested in the emigration to Canada. He is interested in immigration to Canada.Use 'immigration' for moving into a country and 'emigration' for leaving one's home country.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check your passport and visa.
the government department or physical checkpoint at a national border where entry documents are inspected.
Simple“It took us over an hour to get through immigration at the airport.”
In context“After landing, passengers must proceed directly to immigration to have their travel documents verified by border officials.”
UsageCommonly used with the verbs 'go through' or 'clear'.
Synonymspassport controlborder control
Usage immigration crackdown · immigration policies · immigration enforcement
“There are reports that immigration offices in Cantabria, Tarragona, Castellón, and Alicante have adopted this automated system, preventing scammers from booking appointments for this process and then selling them for large profits.”
“I spoke to specialist reporter Diane Taylor , who has followed shifts in immigration policy and the individuals who must live through them for decades.”
From immigrate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.