emigration

noun

em·i·gra·tion ˌe-mə-ˈgrā-shən

plural emigrations

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: an act or instance of emigrating : departure from a place of abode, natural home, or country for life or residence elsewhere

Further Chinese emigration to Taiwan was to be carefully limited.—

Jonathan D. Spence

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emigration was in 1614

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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emigration. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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emigration

noun

em·i·gra·tion ˌem-ə-ˈgrā-shən

: diapedesis

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