Human Immigration
Definition
The movement of people from one country or region to another with the intention to settle permanently or temporarily.
Analogy
Think of human immigration as moving from one house to another. People leave their current home and go live in a new place, bringing their culture and ideas with them.
Related terms
Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
Push Factors: Reasons that compel individuals to leave their home country, such as political instability or lack of economic opportunities.
Pull Factors: Factors that attract individuals to move to another country, such as better job prospects or higher living standards.
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