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Emigrate

/ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/

To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

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verb

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To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

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Word	Definition
immigrateverb	(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Emigrate"

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Word	Definition
migrateverb	(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
migrationnoun	An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
emigrantnoun	Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.
immigrateverb	(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
immigrantnoun	A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.
immigrationnoun	The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.
displacementnoun	The act of displacing, or the state of being displaced; a putting out of place.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
fleeverb	(intransitive) To run away; to escape.
migrantnoun	Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.
immigratedverb	(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
migrantsnoun	Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.
migratedverb	(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
migratingverb	(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
expatriatenoun	One who lives outside one's own country, especially temporarily for a profession or education.
move outverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave one's present location; to leave somewhere for another place.
move awayverb	(intransitive) To go away from a place, especially when permanently changing one's residence.
exitnoun	An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.
self-deportverb	(intransitive) To evict oneself, especially from a country.
leaveverb	(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.