emigration

noun

Definition of emigrationnext
as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration It was forged during years of shortages, blackouts, mass emigration, and institutional decline. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 Oil-rich Venezuela, a country of 28 million that was long among the wealthiest nations in Latin America, has suffered a decade of economic decline and mass emigration. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 That turn is notable in a country that has prided itself on keeping the far right at the margins, and whose own history of colonization and emigration has generally made such politics a hard sell. — Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 In speaking with these individuals for research, Frattino realized just how high a toll the emigration took on them. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emigration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigration
  1. exodus
  2. diaspora
  3. evacuation
  4. departure
  5. retirement
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  • Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Blanche must try to stabilize a workforce shaken by an exodus of experienced lawyers and an erosion of trust in the judicial branch.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exodus
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  • Since then, it's really remained the historic heart of what is now the nation's largest Haitian diaspora, which is kind of spread across South Florida.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And amid the Israel-Hamas war, as many diaspora Jews struggle with their views of Israel, some see Yiddish as offering a degree of impartiality.
    — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of diaspora
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  • Some 36,000 houses and buildings were destroyed or damaged, and more than 2,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, including school gymnasiums and community centers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mandatory evacuation orders, evacuation warnings and shelter-in-place orders have been issued across the region.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of evacuation
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  • Katseye’s departure from Daisy Chain Fields comes while the group, which debuted as a six-member group, remains down two singers.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Compared, say, with the 1990s here, the suite of departures to points near and far is formidable.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of departure
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  • The news comes after Stern struck a new three year-contract with SiriusXM amid rumors of a retirement, or a show cancellation, which Stern pranked his listeners about by suggesting that Andy Cohen would take over his channel.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Benefits include health insurance, dental and life insurance and retirement benefits, Eagan said.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of retirement

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“Emigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigration. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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