Immigration

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən
• IPA: /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/

Origin

From immigrate + -ation.

Full definition of immigration

Noun

1. The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.

Related terms

• immigrate
• emigration
• emigrate
• migration
• migrate