EMIGRATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

emigration

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Definition of emigration

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration That turn is notable in a country that has prided itself on keeping the far right at the margins, and whose own history of colonization and emigration has generally made such politics a hard sell. — Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 In speaking with these individuals for research, Frattino realized just how high a toll the emigration took on them. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 While fewer women in Ukraine are giving birth overall due to displacement, emigration and other factors during the war, a growing share of births are premature, according to data from the United Nations and recent scientific studies. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emigration

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OpenAI sees talent exodus watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

— Kate Rooney, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
During Panama’s bigger celebrations like Holy Week (Semana Santa), the exodus from the city means that many city businesses close.

— Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

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In her poems, Marson gives voice to many moods of the Jamaican diaspora.

— Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Funding for the grant program has grown to $100,000 to supporting 10 artists representing the Iranian diaspora with TV, film, theater and creative projects in other disciplines that explore Iranian identity and cultural connectivity.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

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Then everything went eerily quiet, and an evacuation order came through due to fears that the North Tower might collapse.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Local fire agencies could make exceptions based on factors including fire risk, fire-response resources, evacuation routes, and fire-hardening of homes, but variations would require approval by city councils or county supervisors.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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In 2023, Quality Control was acquired by Hybe America, led by Scooter Braun, before his departure as CEO in July 2025.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Harry and Meghan’s departure reflected both the larger struggle Black Brits and Americans face and the no-contact rifts that increasingly divide many families.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of departure

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Mashburn said baby boomers are redefining retirement, right down to who runs the place.

— Itay Hod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Lenti Ponsetto, after 18 years leading DePaul athletics—and 42 years overall at the private Big East school—announced her retirement in June 2020, just six weeks after Conviser filed her initial suit in Cook County court.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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