Definition of EMIGRATION

emigration

Meanings

Plural: emigrations

Noun

  • migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
  • The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
  • A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin stem of emigratio, from e (“out”) + migrare (“to move, remove, depart”).

Synonyms

expatriation, out-migration, outmigration

Scrabble Score: 13

emigration is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
emigration is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
emigration is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

emigration is a valid Words With Friends word