immigration
noun
im·mi·gra·tion
ˌi-mə-ˈgrā-shən 
plural immigrations
: an act or instance of immigrating
specifically
: travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there
Especially during these months when there has been constant talk of immigration and its myriad challenges, both here and on European national borders … —
Bob Greene
Bob Greene illegal/legal immigration
immigration reform/policy/law
Drawing historical comparisons is always a fraught process, especially when the subject is as contentious as immigration. —James Hannan
James Hannan There is only a passing comment on Chinese and Japanese immigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, plus a short section on the truly global wave of immigrants that swept into America after the Second World War … —Nicholas Guyatt
Nicholas Guyatt The Middle Ages is the story of successive migrations and immigrations … —Janet L. Nelson
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In his introductory press conference, McElroy signaled potential points of contention with Trump's administration, particularly regarding immigration and climate change.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
McElroy has largely slammed Trump because of his views on immigration, including his promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
During his 2015 presidential campaign, Trump had frequently referred to immigration as a dangerous foreign invasion.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
The Freedom Party has come back strongly since its last stint in government ended in a scandal in 2019, benefiting from rising voter anger about immigration and inflation.
—Philipp Jenne and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
McElroy has largely slammed Trump because of his views on immigration, including his promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
During his 2015 presidential campaign, Trump had frequently referred to immigration as a dangerous foreign invasion.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
The Freedom Party has come back strongly since its last stint in government ended in a scandal in 2019, benefiting from rising voter anger about immigration and inflation.
—Philipp Jenne and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Immigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immigration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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