Definition of emigrant
1 : one who emigrates
2 : a migrant plant or animal
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Examples of emigrant in a sentence
Millions of European emigrants came to America in the 19th century.
a city teeming with emigrants from many lands
1735
First Known Use of emigrant
1735
Other Biology Terms
emigrant
Definition of emigrant
: departing or having departed from a country to settle elsewhere
1773
First Known Use of emigrant
1773
EMIGRANT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of emigrant for English Language Learners
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: a person who leaves a country or region to live in another one : a person who emigrates
EMIGRANT Defined for Kids
emigrant
playDefinition of emigrant for Students
: a person who leaves one country or region to live in another
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