immigration - Master This Word
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immigration Word Meanings
- the act of moving to a different country to live permanently
- the process of entering a country to settle
- the influx of people from different countries
immigration Example Sentences
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immigration Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
immigration Word Etymology
From 'im-' = not + 'migrate' = to move, from Latin 'immigratio' meaning movement into a country. Picture a person stepping off a boat onto new soil, ready to start a new life.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I grip my passport and push through the airport crowd, stepping onto a plane that will take me to a new country. I move down the jet bridge, and as the city lights shrink, my mind shifts toward unfamiliar streets and new voices. The effort sits in my chest as I adjust my pace and set a small routine to feel at home, even before I arrive. Landing, I hold on to that inner direction and keep moving, letting the moment begin to show what immigration can feel like in real life.
Real Context
Immigration refers to the act of people moving to a new country with the intention of settling permanently. It encompasses the process of entering a country to establish residence, as well as the broader phenomenon of people arriving from diverse national backgrounds. For learners, immigration is often discussed alongside visas, work permits, and asylum, illustrating why national policies and public opinion about newcomers can vary widely. The term can carry neutral, legal, or sometimes emotional connotations depending on context. Understanding immigration involves geography, history, economics, and human stories of seeking safety, opportunity, and a sense of belonging.
Usage Reminders
- Immigration is the process or policy; emigration is leaving your country; an immigrant is a person who moves in; use visa, residency, and asylum where appropriate; avoid treating immigration as one event; discuss policy and public opinion neutrally.
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing immigration with emigration; immigration is into a country, emigration is out of a country.
- Thinking immigration only refers to refugees or illegal migrants.
- Assuming all immigrants are the same; ignore diversity of backgrounds and reasons.
- Mistaking immigrant (the person) for immigration (the process).
- Using immigration to mean residency status when you mean the process or policy.
Thinking Differences
In English we separate the act (immigration) from the people who do it (immigrant) and from related processes (visa, asylum). Learners often mix up immigration with emigration, or treat immigration policy as a simple event rather than a continuing set of procedures and debates.
Learning Tips
- Learn the key pairs: immigration vs emigration vs immigrant.
- Keep a glossary of related terms: visa, residence permit, asylum.
- Note formal vs informal usage in policy vs everyday talk.
- Watch news about immigration for real-world usage.
- Practice with noun forms and adjective forms (immigration policy, immigrant community).
- Compare translations in context to avoid false friends.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'immigration'?
A.Type of dessert
B.Study of plants
C.Movement of people to a new country
D.Winning a competition
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'immigration' used correctly?
A.I love immigration ice cream.
B.He forgot to bring his immigration to the party.
C.She immigrated to another city for a new job.
D.They won the immigration at the sports event.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'immigration'?
A.Vacation
B.Education
C.Shopping
D.Emigration
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'immigration'?
A.Visa
B.Exodus
C.Passport
D.Residence
Step 5: Mastery
In what situation would you hear the word 'immigration' being used?
A.When talking about international travel
B.In a discussion about weather patterns
C.When discussing new fashion trends
D.During a conversation about tax deductions
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