immigration
noun
im·mi·gra·tion
ˌi-mə-ˈgrā-shən 
plural immigrations
: an act or instance of immigrating
specifically
: travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there
Especially during these months when there has been constant talk of immigration and its myriad challenges, both here and on European national borders … —
Bob Greene
Bob Greene illegal/legal immigration
immigration reform/policy/law
Drawing historical comparisons is always a fraught process, especially when the subject is as contentious as immigration. —James Hannan
James Hannan There is only a passing comment on Chinese and Japanese immigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, plus a short section on the truly global wave of immigrants that swept into America after the Second World War … —Nicholas Guyatt
Nicholas Guyatt The Middle Ages is the story of successive migrations and immigrations … —Janet L. Nelson
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That decision came after a string of recent immigration enforcement actions in Pasadena.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
In an Iowa speech, Trump also proposed to allow farmers to vouch for longtime migrant workers to prevent their removal under his stricter immigration enforcement policies.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Three of Austin’s highest-ranking officials offered the most comprehensive picture yet Monday of ongoing federal immigration enforcement activities in the area since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is facing criticism from faith leaders following recent immigration enforcement activity.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
In an Iowa speech, Trump also proposed to allow farmers to vouch for longtime migrant workers to prevent their removal under his stricter immigration enforcement policies.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Three of Austin’s highest-ranking officials offered the most comprehensive picture yet Monday of ongoing federal immigration enforcement activities in the area since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is facing criticism from faith leaders following recent immigration enforcement activity.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
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“Immigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immigration. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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