Brain Drain
Definition
Brain drain refers to the emigration of highly skilled and educated individuals from one country to another, resulting in a loss of talent and expertise for the home country.
Analogy
Imagine a sports team losing all its star players to other teams. The team's performance suffers because they no longer have their best players, just like a country's development can be hindered when it loses its brightest minds.
Related terms
Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
Talent migration: The movement of skilled individuals from one place to another in search of better opportunities.
Knowledge transfer: The process of sharing knowledge and expertise between individuals or organizations.
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