Synonyms for

Emigrating

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

Definition

Emigrating means to leave one's country to live in another.

Synonyms & similar words

immigrate emigrate migrate move relocate resettle depart flee escape abandon vacate withdraw exile banish expel evict oust displace transplant uproot transfer shift

Example sentences

  1. I am emigrating from my home country to find a better life.
  2. My grandparents emigrated to the United States from Italy.
  3. We are emigrating to Australia next year.
  4. Many people emigrate to find work and a better future.
  5. She decided to emigrate to Canada to be closer to her family.

Quotes

  • I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity of emigrating, provided that they were sure of a comfortable provision for themselves and their dependents for life. - Charles Babbage
  • There are people who are born to emigrate - who are simply not content with being kept in one place. - Nitya Prakash
  • Emigrating is like being reborn: there's pain, but it comes with the promise of a new life. - Mohsin Hamid

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