L'emigrazione
Definition
"L'emigrazione" is the act of individuals leaving their home country with the intention of permanently settling in another country.
Analogy
Think of l'emigrazione like someone packing up all their belongings and moving out of their childhood home to start a new life in a different place.
Related terms
Il paese d'accoglienza: This term refers to the host or receiving country where emigrants choose to settle.
La diaspora italiana: It represents Italian communities scattered around the world due to historical emigration waves.
Il brain drain: This term describes when highly skilled individuals emigrate from their home countries, causing a loss of talent for those nations.
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