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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 immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .
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alien
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 .
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to emigrate

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 .
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immigration

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 .
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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 crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .
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to settle
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.
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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 traveled to the consulate to renew his visa before it expired .
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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: The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime .
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emigration

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

Ex: He wrote a book about emigration and life in a new country .
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to immigrate

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 .
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to migrate

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 .
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outsider
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 .
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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: They sent letters back to family in the homeland from the settlement.
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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: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .
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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: The government announced plans to naturalize children born abroad to citizen parents .
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .
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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 camp served as a base for operations in the region .
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to displace

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 .
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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 contribute to the economy through their work and taxes but may not have the right to vote in elections .
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seeker
seeker
[noun]

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

Ex: He was a seeker of rare books and manuscripts .
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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: Human rights groups visited the detention center to check conditions .
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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: Conflicts sometimes arose between settlers and local communities .
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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 government debated stricter deportation policies .
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permanently
permanently
[Adverb]

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

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

for a limited period of time

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

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 .
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consulate
consulate
[noun]

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

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