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immigrant

nounmasculine/feminine/imiˈɡɾɐ̃tɨ/high

i·mi·gran·te

Definition

Person who enters and establishes residence in a country different from their origin.
Immigrants contribute to the cultural diversity of the country.
The local community supports new immigrants.
Common collocations
illegal immigranteconomic immigrantflow of immigrants

Etymology

Do latim 'immigrans', particípio presente de 'immigrare' (migrar para).

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