Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Travel and Migration"

refoulement

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the illegal practice of forcing the asylum seekers or the refugees to return to the country where they are at risk of prosecution

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Human rights organizations condemned the government's policy of refoulement, arguing that it violated fundamental principles of asylum and protection.

The refugee was terrified of being subjected to refoulement, knowing that returning to their home country would mean facing imprisonment or worse.

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emigre

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an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

estimated time of departure

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/ˈɛstᵻmˌeɪɾᵻd tˈaɪm ʌv dɪpˈɑːɹtʃɚ/

the time at which an aircraft, ship, etc. is scheduled for departure

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estimated time of arrival

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/ˈɛstᵻmˌeɪɾᵻd tˈaɪm ʌv ɐɹˈaɪvəl/

the time at which one is likely to arrive at one's destination

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compound noun

repatriate

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a person who has returned to their home country after living abroad

to expatriate

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to banish or force an individual to live in another country

repatriate

to detrain

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/diːtɹˈeɪn/

to get off a train

to deplane

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to leave an aircraft after it has landed

to alight

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to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect

to detour

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to take or lead on a roundabout way, especially when a more direct route is unavailable or blocked

to derail

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/dɪˈɹeɪɫ/

(of a train) to accidentally go off the tracks

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to ply

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to travel along a specific path on a regular basis

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to naturalize

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to admit a foreigner as an official citizen in a country

denaturalize

bed and breakfast

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/bˈɛd ænd bɹˈɛkfəst/

a small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast

internally displaced person

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/ɪntˈɜːnəli dɪsplˈeɪst pˈɜːsən/

a person who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country's borders due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or human rights violations

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agritourism

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the activity of visiting the countryside and staying with local farmers in rural areas of a foreign country

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staycation

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a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

luggage carousel

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/lˈʌɡɪdʒ kˌæɹəsˈɛl/

a rotating conveyor system at an airport where checked luggage is delivered to passengers after a flight

hostelry

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an inn or a place that provides lodging, especially for travelers or guests

rack rate

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/ɹˈæk ɹˈeɪt/

the standard or published price for a hotel room or service before any discounts or special offers are applied

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valet

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someone whose job is parking customers' cars at restaurants or hotels

Who is a "valet"?

A valet is a person employed to park and retrieve cars for guests at hotels, restaurants, or events. When a guest arrives, the valet takes the car from them and parks it in a designated area. Later, when the guest is ready to leave, the valet brings the car back to the front. Valets are expected to handle vehicles carefully and quickly, ensuring the owner's experience is smooth and convenient. In some places, valets may also offer additional services, such as helping with luggage or guiding guests to the entrance.

tourist trap

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/tˈʊɹɪst tɹˈæp/

a place, often a popular attraction, that tends to overcharge tourists or offer low-quality goods or experiences for the sake of profit

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deportation

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the act of forcing someone out of a country, usually because they do not have the legal right to stay there or because they have broken the law

emigree

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a female individual who has left their country to live elsewhere, often for political reasons

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