immigrate

Meanings

• Verb

  To move to a new country or area in order to live there, especially as a foreign resident.

  - "John immigrated to the United States in 1985."
  - "Millions of people immigrate to Europe every year in search of better opportunities."

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Antonyms

emigrate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immigrate
create , fate , great , hate , late , mate

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Variants

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immigrate , immigrated , immigrates , immigrating

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Etymology

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The word 'immigrate' comes from the Latin words 'immigrare,' meaning 'to come into' or 'to inhabit,' and 'agere,' meaning 'to drive' or 'to do.'

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Trivia

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1. The United States is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world.

2. The first immigrants to the United States arrived in Virginia in 1607.

3. Immigration has played a significant role in shaping the cultural diversity of many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emigration: The process of leaving one country to live permanently in another.

2. Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or persecution.

3. Asylum seeker: A person who has left their country and is seeking protection from persecution or danger in another country.

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Culture

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Immigration has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music. For example, the novel 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States. In music, the song 'Immigrant Song' by Led Zeppelin references the harsh conditions faced by immigrants to America.

How to Memorize "immigrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying their belongings and traveling to a new country. Visualize the excitement and uncertainty they might feel.
   - Visualize the challenges they might face, such as learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immigrate' with the idea of starting a new life in a new place.
   - Associate it with the concept of leaving behind the familiar and embarking on a new journey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Move To A New Country' to remember the definition of 'immigrate'.
   - Create a visual image of yourself moving to a new country to help remember the meaning.

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