immigration

[im-i-grey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of immigrating.

2. a group or number of immigrants.

immigration

/ ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən /

noun

1. the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there

2. the part of a port, airport, etc where government employees examine the passports, visas, etc of foreign nationals entering the country

Other Word Forms

• immigrational adjective
• immigratory adjective
• anti-immigration adjective
• nonimmigration noun
• preimmigration noun
• proimmigration adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immigration¹

First recorded in 1650–60; im- ¹ + migration

Example Sentences

His deportation case has become a focal point in the administration's crackdown on immigration.

From BBC

Some of Starmer's allies have long admired Shabana Mahmood, and believe her elevation to home secretary will see bring a more forthright approach to cracking the problems of the immigration system.

From BBC

He recently accepted a Justice Department request to send up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.

From Los Angeles Times

He also issued an internal memo voicing his support to officers in the Latino-majority department and acknowledging the mixed feelings that some may have about the immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times

The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which oversees the immigration courts, did not answer specific questions from The Times — but pointed out that the ruling was a precedent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exodus 
• migration 
• travel