EMIGRATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

emigration

noun

Definition of emigration

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration It was forged during years of shortages, blackouts, mass emigration, and institutional decline. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 Oil-rich Venezuela, a country of 28 million that was long among the wealthiest nations in Latin America, has suffered a decade of economic decline and mass emigration. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for emigration

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Noun

The result has been a steady exodus of American productions, and the jobs that come with them, to foreign soil.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
In 2023, the Eagles experienced a clear exodus of talent following the Super Bowl appearance.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

Not every dish falls into the African diaspora theme — Bonner is a chef more than a storyteller — so the menu plays to his lifetime of skills.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
While her own family has never stepped foot in Taiwan, Lily holds onto the belief that perfecting her Mandarin will finally reconcile the shortcomings of being a diaspora kid.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of diaspora

Noun

The walls of my office violently shuddered and smoke filled the hallway — but no evacuation alarm ever sounded.

— Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
The Fire Department issued evacuation warnings for two zones near the Getty Center, said spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of evacuation

Noun

The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

James is in the waning stages of his legendary career and unquestionably wants to win another title before retirement.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
When the truck driver was ready to retire, his ESOP account, which had been growing throughout his tenure, provided for a secure retirement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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