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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immigrant [noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The city 's diverse population includes many immigrants from various parts of the world .

alien [noun]

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

Ex: The immigration laws were strict , making it difficult for aliens to settle in the country .

to emigrate [verb]

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

Ex: After years of careful planning , the Smith family decided to emigrate from their homeland .

immigration [noun]

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

Ex: She applied for immigration status after marrying a citizen of the country .

refugee [noun]

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

Ex: The international community mobilized to support refugees displaced by the conflict .

to settle [verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place .

visa [noun]

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

Ex: They were granted a student visa to attend university in the United States .

political asylum [noun]

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

Ex: Many refugees apply for political asylum when they escape political violence .

emigration [noun]

the act of permanently leaving one's own country to go and live in another

to immigrate [verb]

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: Driven by a desire for cultural diversity , Emma and James chose to immigrate to Australia .

to migrate [verb]

to move from a country or region in search of a better job or living conditions

Ex: Immigrant workers often migrate to developed countries , attracted by the promise of higher wages .

outsider [noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: The artist was an outsider to the mainstream art world but gained a cult following .

settlement [noun]

a community established by people living far from their homeland who retain nationality and cultural ties, without being governed by the home state

Ex: Life in the settlement preserved the traditions of the settlers .

to deport [verb]

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

Ex: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .

green card [noun]

an official document that allows a foreigner to work and reside permanently in the United States

to naturalize [verb]

to grant citizenship to a foreigner

Ex: The state moves to naturalize eligible residents after they complete the required process .

illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

work permit [noun]

a piece of document which shows a person has the right to work in a particular country

camp [noun]

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

Ex: The camp provided essential supplies and equipment for the soldiers .

to displace [verb]

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

Ex: The government 's decision to construct a new highway project will displace numerous families .

noncitizen [noun]

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

Ex: Noncitizens often face challenges accessing certain social services and benefits available to citizens .

seeker [noun]

a person actively looking for something, such as truth, knowledge, opportunity, or direction

Ex: The spiritual seeker meditated daily in pursuit of inner peace .

detention center [noun]

a facility in which people, such as refugees, young offenders, etc. are held for a short period of time

naturalization [noun]

the act or process of granting a foreigner the citizenship of a country

settler [noun]

someone who along with others moves to a new place to live there and make a community

deportation [noun]

the expulsion of a non-citizen or foreigner from a country, often for being undesirable or violating laws

Ex: Deportation is commonly applied to those convicted of serious crimes .

permanently [adverb]

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

Ex: The decision to close the factory was made permanently .

temporarily [adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: The road closure is temporarily affecting traffic .

colonization [noun]

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

Ex: The island 's colonization by settlers led to conflicts with native inhabitants .

consulate [noun]

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

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