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immigration (noun)

Immigration refers to the act of people moving to live permanently in a foreign country. It is the process of entering and establishing residence in a country that is not one's native land.

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Think of the 'I' in Immigration as 'In'. You are coming 'In' to a country. Think of the 'E' in Emigration as 'Exit'. You...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'emigration' when you mean 'immigration'. → He immigrated to the UK last year.

Saying 'He is an immigration'. → He is an immigrant.

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