emigrant
Translation
emigrant
Examples
Many emigrants from Europe settled in America.
Many emigrants from Europe settled in America.
He was a political emigrant from his home country.
He was a political emigrant from his home country.
Grammar Patterns
an emigrant ((from a country)) an emigrant from Ireland
Similar Words
Synonyms: expatriate, migrant; Antonyms: immigrant
Etymology
From Latin 'emigrare' (e- 'out' + migrare 'to move'). The prefix 'e-' means 'out of', so an emigrant is someone who moves out of a country.
Memory Tips
Think 'E' for 'Exit'. An emigrant is a person who exits their country. Contrast with 'immigrant', where 'I' is for 'In'.