emigration

noun

Definition of emigrationnext
as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration Israeli officials have countered that emigration would be voluntary and in line with international legal standards. — 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 Some Irish politicians have accused him of fanning the flames of discontent online, voicing his anger at Ireland’s immigration policy – a particularly sensitive issue given the country’s long history of emigration. — Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
  1. exodus
  2. diaspora
  3. evacuation
  4. departure
  5. retirement
Noun
  • Families were advised to paint the entrance of their homes with the blood of a lamb, when the exodus happened, so God would spare the lives of their firstborn sons, Alvarez said.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The Bay Area was the first metropolis to issue shelter-in-place orders, starting a remote work exodus as coders and corporate chiefs left San Francisco’s downtown core.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of exodus
Noun
  • Launched by Karen Carter in 2023, CArt is an extension of the ethos of connecting communities, but with the diaspora in mind.
    — Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The big picture: Greater Miami is home to the largest Venezuelan and Haitian diasporas in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands have fled earthquakes and gang violence in Haiti and resource shortages and arbitrary arrests in Venezuela.
    — Martin Vassolo, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of diaspora
Noun
  • Fifty-eight hostages remain in Gaza, 24 of them presumed to be alive, including one American. Since March 18, the IDF has again increased its presence in Gaza, targeting areas across the strip and issuing evacuation orders.
    — Kerem Inal, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Israel on Saturday ordered the evacuation of areas east of Khan Yunis ahead of an attack.
    — Sam Mednick and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of evacuation
Noun
  • With the departures of DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin, a void on the team’s leadership council exists.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With the departure of Apple this month, the mall is now in its final days.
    — David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of departure
Noun
  • Tobago is more serene and tourism-driven, with a growing market for vacation homes and retirement properties.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Star left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, making the offensive line an even bigger need for the team.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of retirement

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