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/ɪˈmɪɡrənt/ · im.mi.grant
noun
- A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. The immigrant community in the city was vibrant and diverse.
- A person who moves from one place to another within the same country, often in search of better economic opportunities. The immigrant workers were essential to the construction of the new highway.
Did you know? The term 'immigrant' has been used in the United States since the 17th century, initially referring to English settlers who moved to the New World.