How Do You Spell EMIGRATION?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛmɪɡɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "emigration" (ɛmɪˈɡreɪʃən) refers to the act of leaving one's country to settle in another. The spelling of this word is made up of the prefix "emi-" which means "out," the root word "gra" which means "to go," and the suffix "-tion" which means "the act of." The letter "e" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, while the "i" in the prefix and the "a" in the root are pronounced with a long "e" sound. The stress is on the second syllable.

EMIGRATION Meaning and Definition

1. Emigration refers to the process or act of leaving one's own country or region in order to settle permanently in another. It involves the voluntary movement of people from their native land to another place where they are not native. Emigration is often driven by various factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, social circumstances, or personal reasons.

   This term can also be used to describe the general movement of individuals, families, or entire communities leaving their country of origin to establish a new life elsewhere. Emigration can occur both within a country, when people move from one region to another, or internationally when people cross borders to settle in a different nation.

   Emigration is distinct from immigration, which focuses on the arrival and settlement of individuals or groups in a different country. While emigration signifies leaving one's homeland, immigration encompasses entering another country with the intention of residing there permanently.

   Emigration has played a significant role throughout history, with notable examples including the mass emigration from Ireland during the Great Famine in the 19th century and the wave of emigration from Europe in response to political strife and economic hardship during the 20th century. The reasons behind emigration vary, but the overall goal is to seek improved living conditions, greater opportunities, or a more favorable environment in another place.

2. The passage of white blood-cells through the endothelium and walls of the small blood-vessels.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Removal to dwell or settle in another country.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for EMIGRATION

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Etymology of EMIGRATION

The word "emigration" is derived from the Latin word "emigratio", which is formed by combining the prefix "e-" (meaning "out") with the word "migratio" (meaning "migration" or "movement"). In Latin, "migratio" comes from the verb "migrare", which means "to move" or "to change one's residence". Over time, the Latin word evolved into "emigrare" in Old French and eventually "emigration" in English, referring to the act of leaving one's country of origin to settle in another.

Similar spelling words for EMIGRATION

• emigrant,
• immagration,
• Emigrating,
• immigration-related,
• pro-immigration,
• immigration,
• anti-immigration,
• migration,
• re-emigration,
• 'immigration,
• emigrate,
• imigration.

Plural form of EMIGRATION is EMIGRATIONS