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Emigrant

Verb / ˈemʌgrʌnt / Another word for emigrant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who leaves their own country to live in another country.

Synonyms & similar words

emigre emigree outgoer migrant immigrant exile refugee expatriate outlander alien foreigner transplant colonist settler pioneer nomad wanderer traveler wayfarer rover drifter vagabond itinerant

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather was an emigrant from Mexico to the United States.
  2. The emigrants sailed across the ocean to start a new life in America.
  3. The emigrant left his home country to find work in a new place.
  4. Emigrants often face challenges when adapting to a new culture.
  5. The emigrant community in the city is growing.

Quotes

  • "I am not an emigrant, but a refugee." - Bangambiki Habyarimana
  • "The emigrant is a person who has lost one country and not yet gained another." - Ross Terrill
  • "The emigrant, finding himself in a new country, will naturally seek out those who speak his language." - Emma Lazarus

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