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Definition of immigrate

immigrate

/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡreɪt/
im · mi · grate
Adjective:immigrant
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Past Simple:immigrated
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Past Participle:immigrated
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Present Participle:immigrating
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• verb

1

To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

Example

"Her grandparents decided to immigrate to Canada in search of better economic opportunities."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'immigrate' with 'emigrate': one emigrates from a homeland (focusing on departure) and immigrates to a new country (focusing on arrival).

• Nearby Words

immersively
immersiveness
immigrant
immigrate
immigration
immigrator
imminence

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin immigratus, the past participle of immigrare ('to go into, move in'), formed from in- ('into') and migrare ('to move or shift').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immigrate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immigrate
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