Immigrant
Noun
UK
/ˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
US
/ˈɪm.ə.ɡrənt/
Definition
A person who comes to live in a new country.
Example
"Her grandparents were immigrants from India."
"The city helps immigrants adjust to life and find jobs easily."
"Immigrants often bring new ideas, skills, and traditions to their new country."
Explanation
An immigrant is a person who moves to another country to live there. For example, her parents are immigrants from Italy. Immigrants often move for work, safety, education, or a better life. Being an immigrant can mean learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. “Immigrant from” means come out of that country (They were immigrant from Canada), and “Immigrant to” means come into that country (They were immigrant to Canada). An immigrant comes into a new country, while an emigrant leaves their old country.