as in exodus
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emigration
An aging population and declining birth rate are existential issues in Italy, but emigration further stretches the ratio in rural areas like this.
—
Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Reliable, comprehensive emigration statistics broken down by race under apartheid are hard to come by, but in 1961 alone, UNESCO calculated that no fewer than 25 faculty members resigned from the University of Cape Town to move overseas.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
My parents met in the United States several years later after my mom's emigration from Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
My parents met in the United States several years later after my mom’s own emigration from Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
—Talla Mountjoy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emigration
Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Reliable, comprehensive emigration statistics broken down by race under apartheid are hard to come by, but in 1961 alone, UNESCO calculated that no fewer than 25 faculty members resigned from the University of Cape Town to move overseas.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
My parents met in the United States several years later after my mom's emigration from Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
My parents met in the United States several years later after my mom’s own emigration from Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
—Talla Mountjoy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emigration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
Noun
-
History of Passover holiday Passover is a holiday in the Jewish faith celebrating the ancient Hebrews' exodus from slavery out of Egypt.—
Seth Jacobson,
wickedlocal.com,
19 Feb. 2026
-
However, a mass exodus of a number of the state’s billionaires — more than 200 people — would have a notable effect on state revenue, regardless.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This specific diaspora became known as the Gullah Geechee2.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
-
And a lot of my favorite squares and pieces of that quilt were made by Black people and people from the diaspora.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Near burn scars, including from the Palisades and Eaton fires, evacuation warnings remain in effect through Wednesday.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
-
The majority of these evacuation orders were lifted by late Tuesday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
If your departure gate is further afield, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, the lush 7,950-square-foot Al Mourjan The Garden.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Consider this departure the pop star’s Jenny Humphrey period.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Even maximizing retirement contributions should be questioned when carrying high interest debt.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
-
As part of the shake-up that includes Spencer’s retirement and Sharma’s promotion, Microsoft Gaming will also see Xbox president Sarah Bond exit the company and Matt Booty promoted to chief content officer.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
