Immigration — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌi-mə-ˈgrā-shən/ im·mi·gra·tion

Meaning & Definition of Immigration

Immigration (noun)

  1. an act or instance of immigrating; specifically, travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there

Word Forms of Immigration

Inflections: immigrations

Derived words: immigrational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Immigration

First known use: 1625

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Immigration

Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration

What does "Immigration" mean?

"Immigration" means an act or instance of immigrating; specifically, travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there. As a noun, it is defined as: an act or instance of immigrating; specifically, travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there.

Is "Immigration" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Immigration" is a noun.

Is "Immigration" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Immigration" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Immigration"?

"Immigration" is pronounced /ˌi-mə-ˈgrā-shən/ and divided into syllables as im·mi·gra·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Immigration"?

First known use: 1625.

What CEFR level is "Immigration"?

"Immigration" is a B2-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).

Is "Immigration" an academic word?

Yes. "Immigration" is part of the 570-word Academic Word List (AWL), which contains vocabulary that appears frequently in university texts and in exams such as IELTS and TOEFL.

What topics is "Immigration" used in?

"Immigration" is commonly used in topics such as Family & People and Law, Politics & Society.