immigrant
UK: ˈɪmɪɡrənt | US: ˈɪmɪɡrənt
n. a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
n. an organism that establishes itself in a new habitat
The word "immigrant" originates from the Latin immigrare, combining im- (a variant of in-, meaning "into") and migrare ("to move"). The suffix -ant was added in French to form immigrant, denoting a person who moves into a new country. The term reflects the action of crossing borders, emphasizing the directional movement (im-) and the core idea of migration (migr-). Historically, it distinguished settlers from emigrants (those leaving) and natives.
She became an immigrant after moving from Mexico to Canada.
The city has a large immigrant population contributing to its cultural diversity.
As an immigrant, he faced challenges adapting to the new language.
The documentary highlights the struggles of undocumented immigrants.
Many immigrants send money back to their families in their home countries.