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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Emigration

Here you will learn some English words about emigration, such as "immigrant", "outsider", "camp", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Academic IELTS
immigrant
[noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .
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alien
[noun]

a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment

Ex: alien felt isolated , as the local people had a hard time understanding his cultural background .
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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

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the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

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refugee
[noun]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

Ex: refugee crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .
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to settle
[Verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: They were excited settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place .
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visa
[noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

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the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

Ex: The government political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime .
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to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: The Smith family made the life-changing decision immigrate to New Zealand for better economic prospects .
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to move from a country or region in search of a better job or living conditions

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to deport
[Verb]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

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to admit a foreigner as an official citizen in a country

Ex: The family eagerly awaited their turn to naturalized, excited to officially become citizens of their new country and fully participate in its democratic process .
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illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

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camp
[noun]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

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to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

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a person who is not a legal citizen of the country or city they work or live in

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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

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permanently
[Adverb]

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a very long time

Ex: The artwork permanently displayed in the museum .
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temporarily
[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: She temporarily at a friend 's place during the transition .
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