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Emigrate vs. Immigrate 

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"Emigrate" vs. "Immigrate" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both words refer to leaving one's home country permanently. 'Emigrate', specifically insists leaving a country, whereas, 'immigrate' focuses on entering a country.

Differences

As stated above, 'immigrate' points to entering a country. 'Emigrate', however, is about leaving your home country. Check out the following examples:

Example

The Waldens immigrated to America many decades ago.

I don't believe immigrating to another country will make you happier.

A lot of people are emigrating to Canada nowadays.

I hate it when people ask me questions like 'when are you gonna emigrate to New York?'

Similarities

Both refer to leaving one's home country in order to resettle in a foreign country, usually permanently. Let us examine the following examples:

Example

So, you've decided to emigrate to New Zealand?

Tonight, we wanted to inform you all that we're immigrating to Australia this week.

Are They Interchangeable?

Many people, especially writes have used these words interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ I haven't decided which country to emigrate to?

✓ I haven't decided which country to immigrate to?

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