emigration

noun

em·i·gra·tion ˌe-mə-ˈgrā-shən

plural emigrations

: an act or instance of emigrating : departure from a place of abode, natural home, or country for life or residence elsewhere

Further Chinese emigration to Taiwan was to be carefully limited.—

Jonathan D. Spence

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Another student, 19-year-old Sergei, was also hoping for an end to the conflict, which has seen a massive crackdown on dissent at home and a major wave of emigration. —

Ani Freedman, Fortune Europe, 6 Nov. 2024 As a result of the safety crisis, emigration from Ecuador has skyrocketed, even as the government of President Daniel Noboa has aggressively targeted crime groups and promised judicial reforms. —

Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 The relationship between economic development and emigration is hotly debated. —

Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 However, Ireland has faced more recent issues with emigration, this time linked to financial pressures. —

Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emigration