die Landflucht
Translation
rural exodus, flight from the land
Examples
Die Landflucht ist ein großes Problem in vielen Regionen.
The rural exodus is a major problem in many regions.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit verstärkt die Landflucht.
High unemployment exacerbates the rural exodus.
Grammar Patterns
die Landflucht noun Used as a subject or object. The Landflucht is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abwanderung (migration), Urbanisierung (urbanization); Antonym: Stadtflucht (urban exodus)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (countryside, land) and 'Flucht' (flight, escape). Literally 'flight from the land'.
Memory Tips
Picture people 'fleeing' (Flucht) the 'land' (Land) to move to the city for better opportunities.