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Emigrants

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

Definition

Emigrants are people who leave their own country to live in another country permanently.

Synonyms & similar words

emigre emigrant emigree outgoer migrants expatriates settlers colonists immigrants pioneers transplants refugees exiles outcasts fugitives evacuees aliens foreigners outsiders strangers newcomers arrivals sojourners

Example sentences

  1. Many emigrants came to America to start a new life.
  2. Emigrants often leave their families and friends behind.
  3. An emigrant must follow certain immigration laws.
  4. Emigrants have to adapt to new cultures and languages.
  5. Emigrants face many challenges when starting a new life in a foreign country.

Quotes

  • "A person who has not left their homeland will never know what it is to be free." - Polish proverb
  • "Emigrants, we always carry a piece of our homeland in our hearts." - Unknown
  • "Emigration is no longer a solution; it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open." - Tahar Ben Jelloun

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