Emigration
Emigration
Emigration (pronounced: /ˌemɪˈɡreɪʃ(ə)n/) is the act of leaving one's resident country with the intent to settle elsewhere.
Etymology
The term "emigration" originates from the Latin word emigrare which means "to move away". It is derived from ex (out) and migrare (to migrate).
Definition
Emigration is the process whereby individuals move out of their native country to live in another country. This is often done for various reasons such as seeking better economic opportunities, political stability, or escaping from conflicts or natural disasters.
Related Terms
- Immigration: The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
- Migration: The movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.
- Diaspora: A scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
- Expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country.
- Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emigration
- Wikipedia's article - Emigration
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