Word
undocumented immigrant
Definition
compound. a person who lives in a country without the official legal permission of that government. They often lack the documents required to work or stay permanently.
compound. a foreign national residing in a country without legal authorisation, typically due to unauthorised entry or the expiration of a visa. Often used in political and legal discourse to describe individuals lacking official residency status.
Examples
“The city provides basic services to every undocumented immigrant.”
“The new policy aims to provide a pathway to legal status for the undocumented immigrant population currently working in the agricultural sector.”
“Debates surrounding the rights of the undocumented immigrant often highlight the tension between national sovereignty and the humanitarian obligations owed to those integrated into the local workforce.”
Examples
simple
“The city provides basic services to every undocumented immigrant.”
contextual
“The new policy aims to provide a pathway to legal status for the undocumented immigrant population currently working in the agricultural sector.”
complex
“Debates surrounding the rights of the undocumented immigrant often highlight the tension between national sovereignty and the humanitarian obligations owed to those integrated into the local workforce.”
Usage
Often used as a compound noun phrase; typically refers to individuals rather than the abstract status.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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