emigration
noun
em·i·gra·tion
ˌe-mə-ˈgrā-shən 
plural emigrations
: an act or instance of emigrating : departure from a place of abode, natural home, or country for life or residence elsewhere
Further Chinese emigration to Taiwan was to be carefully limited.—
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Trump’s proposal has, however, brought the idea further into the mainstream, with Israeli politicians now openly discussing mass emigration of Gazans as a solution to the war.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Frustrated by Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian policies and a lack of economic opportunity, many young Turks are contemplating emigration.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical
There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
There’s been a lot of plot there and emigration has been a huge part of the Irish story.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Frustrated by Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian policies and a lack of economic opportunity, many young Turks are contemplating emigration.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical
There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
There’s been a lot of plot there and emigration has been a huge part of the Irish story.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emigration
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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emigration. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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emigration
noun
em·i·gra·tion
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