English Explanatory Dictionary

immigrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

Pronunciation

ĭʹmĭ.grāt' /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-immigrate.wav

Word forms

immigrate immigrates immigrating immigrated

Etymology

From Latin immigratus, past participle of immigro (“remove, move into”).

Antonyms

emigrate

Related words

migrate

Derived words

immigrant immigration immigrator
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