immigration


Definition: Meaning of, immigration in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn /

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  1. the process of entering another country in order to live there permanently [↪  emigration]
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  2. the total number of people who immigrate
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  3. also immigration control the place at an airport, sea port etc where officials check the documents of everyone entering the country
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immigration used in phrases

  • Immigration and Naturalization Service (noun)
    1. an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States
  • Immigration and Naturalization Service, the
    1. a US government organization which deals with IMMIGRATION, making sure that people from other countries obey official rules about who is allowed to live or work in the US. It also has the power to decide whether these people can become US citizens.
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