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emigration

/ɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does emigration mean?

noun

The act of leaving one's own country to settle in another, or the people who do this. The movement of people from one country to another, often in large numbers.

Example

"The emigration of skilled workers from Europe to the United States has had a significant impact on the economy."

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