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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
immigrant
[noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The government introduced a new policy to support immigrants integrating into the community. 
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alien
alien
[noun]

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

Ex: The alien struggled to adjust to the new country's customs and language. 
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to emigrate

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

Ex: Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland. 
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immigration

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

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
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refugee
refugee
[noun]

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

Ex: The refugee camp provided shelter and basic necessities to displaced families. 
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to settle
to settle
[Verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village in the countryside. 
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visa
visa
[noun]

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

Ex: He applied for a tourist visa to visit his friend in France for the summer. 
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political asylum

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

Ex: She sought political asylum after facing persecution in her home country. 
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emigration

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

Ex: Her grandparents experienced emigration in the 1950s. 
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to immigrate

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: After obtaining a work visa, Maria decided to immigrate to the United States. 
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to migrate

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

Ex: Due to limited employment opportunities in their hometown, many young adults migrate to urban areas in search of better career prospects. 
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outsider
outsider
[noun]

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

Ex: The small town was suspicious of outsiders, rarely trusting strangers. 
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settlement

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

Ex: The settlers established a settlement in a distant colony. 
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to deport
to deport
[Verb]

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

Ex: The immigration officers deport undocumented immigrants who are found living in the country illegally. 
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green card

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

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to naturalize

to grant citizenship to a foreigner

Ex: He was naturalized after passing the citizenship exam. 
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law. 
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work permit

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

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camp
camp
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers returned to camp after their training exercises. 
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to displace

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

Ex: The conflict in the region has continued to displace thousands of families. 
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noncitizen

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

Ex: Noncitizens may have certain rights and protections under international law. 
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seeker
seeker
[noun]

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

Ex: The job seeker submitted applications to dozens of companies. 
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detention center

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

Ex: The suspect was held in a detention center overnight. 
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naturalization

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

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settler
settler
[noun]

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

Ex: The first settlers built their homes near the river. 
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deportation

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

Ex: The authorities ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants. 
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permanently
permanently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle permanently in a coastal town. 
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temporarily
temporarily
[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: She lived in the city temporarily while her house was being renovated. 
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colonization

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

Ex: The colonization of the Americas by European powers began in the 15th century. 
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consulate
consulate
[noun]

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

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