English / word
immigration
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country; border control
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
In context
01
Passengers presented their passports at the airport immigration counter.
02
Economic opportunities attract high levels of skilled immigration.
Synonyms
migration,resettlement,settlement
Antonyms
emigration,deportation
Collocations
immigration policy,immigration law,illegal immigration