noun#4,563 by frequency
immigration
/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence; The process of going through immigration checks at a border checkpoint
- plural
- immigrations
Meanings
- 1
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence
Tom is an immigration lawyer.
Tatoeba · Hybrid · CC BY 2.0 FR
We have to introduce ourselves to the immigration office.
Tatoeba · Airvian · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
The process of going through immigration checks at a border checkpoint