immigrant

noun

im·mi·grant | \ ˈi-mə-grənt

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Definition of immigrant

: one that immigrates: such as

a : a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence

b : a plant or animal that becomes established in an area where it was previously unknown

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Synonyms & Antonyms for immigrant

Synonyms

emigrant, émigré (also emigré), in-migrant, incomer [chiefly British], migrant, out-migrant, settler

Antonyms

Examples of immigrant in a Sentence

Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century. The city has a large immigrant population.

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Most of the roughly 50,000 immigrants in federal custody have been apprehended at the southern border. — Rachael Bade, The Seattle Times, "Trump: Administration giving ‘strong considerations’ to releasing detainees in ‘sanctuary cities’," 12 Apr. 2019 Handler was the daughter of Jewish immigrants from Poland. — Mattie Kahn, Glamour, "There’s Something About Barbie," 7 Mar. 2019 The French refugees were the first wave of immigrants in a neighborhood that continues to welcome people from all over the world. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "Where to Find London’s Hidden French Side," 7 Jan. 2019 Half of the French and Belgian squads' players trace their ancestry to Africa, a much higher percentage than the ratio of immigrants in either country. — Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, "The World Cup is a victory for the immigrant dream," 12 July 2018 There were about 320,000 Jews living in France in 1940, including some 135,000 immigrants. — Ronald C. Rosbottom, WSJ, "‘The Survival of the Jews in France, 1940-44’ Review: Living Under Occupation," 9 Apr. 2019 Penultimate underscores the beauty of the American immigrant experience, and how the melting pot can still create something spectacular. — Monica Kim, Vogue, "Penultimate Is a New American Fashion Fantasy, Written By a Chinese Immigrant," 26 Mar. 2019 At another factory, 23-year-old immigrant activist Clara Lemlich led garment industry workers to join unions and to demand better working conditions. — Marlena Scott, Teen Vogue, "Many Women Who Died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 Were Young Immigrants," 25 Mar. 2019 Britain, not unlike the United States, is a country with a strong immigrant presence built over the last century. — Washington Post, "AP Analysis: Trump’s barbed comments upset British hosts," 13 July 2018

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immigrant

noun

English Language Learners Definition of immigrant

: a person who comes to a country to live there

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immigrant

noun

im·mi·grant | \ ˈi-mi-grənt

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Kids Definition of immigrant

: a person who comes to a country to live there

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