Emigration

Pronunciation: /ˌɛməɡˈreɪʃən/

Emigration (noun)

  1. The act of leaving your country to live in another country for a long time.
  2. The total number of people who leave a country to settle elsewhere.

Examples

  • Emigration can change a family’s plans and routines.
  • Many people study the reasons for emigration before moving.