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emmigration

 

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Emmigration

Definition:

Emmigration refers to the act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another country.

Senses:

  1. Noun - General:

    The process or instance of emigrating from one country to another.

    Example sentence: Many individuals seek emmigration as a way to pursue better opportunities abroad.

  2. Noun - Popular:

    The phenomena of mass emigration leading to a significant shift in the population of a particular country or region.

    Example sentence: The emmigration from Ireland during the potato famine had a profound impact on its population.

  3. Noun - Local:

    The specific emmigration patterns and trends observed within a particular local area.

    Example sentence: The local emmigration from the rural areas to the urban centers has caused great demographic changes in the region.

  4. Verb - General:

    To leave one's country of origin to permanently settle in another country.

    Example sentence: He decided to emigrate to Canada in search of a better life for his family.

  5. Verb - Popular:

    To leave a country in large numbers, causing a significant decrease in population.

    Example sentence: The ongoing political unrest has prompted people to emigrate from the war-torn nation.

  6. Verb - Local:

    To leave one's local area of residence to settle in a different local area.

    Example sentence: The lack of job opportunities in their hometown was a major factor in their decision to emigrate to the city.

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