emigre
UK: ˈemɪɡreɪ | US: ˈemɪɡreɪ
n. a person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another, often for political reasons.
The word "emigre" originates from the French "émigré," which itself derives from the Latin "emigrare" (e- "out" + migrare "to move"). Historically, it referred to French nobles who fled during the Revolution (1789). Over time, it broadened to describe any political exile. The morpheme "migr" (move) is central, appearing in related words like "migrate" and "immigrant." The prefix "e-" (out) emphasizes departure, while the suffix "-e" marks it as a noun in French.
The novelist was an emigre who left his homeland during the civil war.
Many Russian emigres settled in Paris after the 1917 revolution.
She interviewed several emigres about their experiences of displacement.
The café became a gathering place for political emigres.
As an emigre, he struggled with nostalgia for his native culture.