emigrate
UK: ˈemɪɡreɪt | US: ˈemɪɡreɪt
vi. to leave one's country or region to settle permanently in another
emigrate = e<out> + migrate<move>
- e (prefix): From Latin ex-, meaning "out of" or "away from."
- migrate (root): From Latin migrare, meaning "to move" or "to change residence."
Etymology Origin:
The word emigrate originates from Latin emigrare, combining e- (out) and migrare (to move). It originally described the act of moving away from one's homeland, a concept deeply tied to human migration patterns. Over time, it specialized to mean permanent relocation, distinguishing it from temporary travel or displacement. The prefix e- emphasizes the directional aspect of leaving, while migrate retains its core sense of movement.
Many families chose to emigrate during the economic crisis.
She plans to emigrate from Spain to Canada next year.
Historically, people emigrated in search of better opportunities.
The law made it difficult for citizens to emigrate freely.
He emigrated decades ago but still feels connected to his homeland.