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 immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .

alien

[noun]

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

Ex: The alien felt isolated , as the local people had a hard time understanding his cultural background .

to emigrate

[Verb]

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

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .

immigration

[noun]

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

Ex: After decades of immigration, the neighborhood has become a vibrant , multicultural community .

refugee

[noun]

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

Ex: The refugee crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .

to settle

[Verb]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

Ex: The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.

visa

[noun]

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

Ex: He traveled to the consulate to renew his visa before it expired .

political asylum

[noun]

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

Ex: The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime .

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: The Smith family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to New Zealand for better economic prospects .

to migrate

[Verb]

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

Ex: Skilled workers in the tech industry frequently migrate to tech hubs like Silicon Valley .

outsider

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite years working there , he was still treated as an outsider by the old guard .

settlement

[noun]

a group of people residing in a new state and choosing it as their permanent home but keep links with their homeland

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 admit a foreigner as an official citizen in a country

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

illegal

[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .

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 served as a base for operations in the region .

to displace

[Verb]

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

Ex: The wildfire raging through the forest threatened to displace residents in nearby towns .

noncitizen

[noun]

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

Ex: Noncitizens contribute to the economy through their work and taxes but may not have the right to vote in elections .

seeker

[noun]

someone who is in search of something and tries to get it

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 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

Ex: Despite living in the country for years , he faced deportation after being convicted of a serious crime .

permanently

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The artwork was permanently displayed in the museum .

temporarily

[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

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

colonization

[noun]

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

Ex: Space colonization is a popular theme in science fiction , like Mars settlements .

consulate

[noun]

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Emigration