Synonyms for

Immigrants

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

Definition

Immigrants are people who come from one country to live in another country permanently or for a long time.

Synonyms & similar words

immigrant migrants settlers refugees exiles expatriates transplants outsiders aliens emigres outsiders strangers comers incomers outsiders foreigners newcomers arrivals colonists pioneers guests

Synonyms by register

Formal

migrants newcomers settlers aliens

Informal

outsiders newbies strangers

Literary

sojourners expatriates

Antonyms

natives indigenous locals citizens residents aborigines

Common collocations

  • legal immigrants
  • illegal immigrants
  • economic immigrants
  • immigrants rights
  • immigrants status
  • immigrants families
  • immigrants communities

Word family

noun immigrant
verb immigrate
adjective immigrant
adverb immigrantly

Usage note

The term 'immigrant' generally refers to someone who has moved to a new country to live permanently. It is important to use respectful and neutral language when discussing immigration.

Example sentences

  1. Many immigrants come to America to start a new life.
  2. My friend's parents are immigrants from China.
  3. Immigrants often face challenges when adapting to a new culture.
  4. The United States is a country of immigrants.
  5. My neighbor is an immigrant from Mexico.

Quotes

  • Immigrants are the backbone of the American economy. - Bill Richardson
  • We are a nation of immigrants, and that means that we are constantly being replenished with strivers who believe in the American Dream. - Marco Rubio
  • Immigrants have always been a part of the American story. - Kamala Harris

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