Synonyms for

Immigrant

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

Definition

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Synonyms & similar words

foreigner migrant emigrant refugee exile outsider alien transplant settler colonist pioneer newcomer incomer outsider nonnative stranger guest visitor arriver

Synonyms by register

Formal

newcomer migrant transplant

Informal

outsider new face off-the-boat

Literary

sojourner wayfarer

Antonyms

native citizen indigenous local aboriginal settler

Common collocations

  • legal immigrant
  • illegal immigrant
  • economic immigrant
  • skilled immigrant
  • recent immigrant
  • immigrant population
  • immigrant rights
  • immigrant experience

Word family

noun immigrant
verb immigrate
adjective immigrant
adverb immigrantly

Usage note

The term 'immigrant' refers to someone who has moved to live permanently in a foreign country. While generally neutral, some contexts might prefer 'migrant' for broader or less permanent movement.

Example sentences

  1. The immigrant family worked hard to build a new life in their adopted country.
  2. The city has a large immigrant population from many different countries.
  3. The government provides resources to help immigrants learn English.
  4. The immigrant children were excited to start school in their new country.
  5. The immigrant workers were paid less than the citizens doing the same jobs.

Quotes

  • America was built by immigrants.
  • We are a nation of immigrants.
  • Immigrants are the backbone of our economy.

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