EMIGRATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

emigration

noun

Definition of emigration

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration 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 But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emigration

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Noun

Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of exodus

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This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Many in the Palestinian diaspora live across the border in Egypt, which was a key mediator of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of diaspora

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All evacuation orders have been reduced to Level 1, meaning residents should stay ready in case conditions change, according to the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.

— Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
The address was delayed about 90 minutes due to severe weather, which forced an evacuation from the mall and then further postponement to allow for attendees to be re-screened through security.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of evacuation

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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Despite high-profile billionaire departures and complaints about costs, California is pulling in more than $335 billion in venture capital — about ten times New York — fueled by an AI boom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Conversations about retirement, grandchildren, travel, caregiving, second careers, and personal reinvention tend to feel natural within that environment.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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