Immigration
Definition
Immigration is the process by which individuals move from one country to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily.
Analogy
Think of immigration like a big school transfer. You're moving from one school (country) to another, bringing your unique skills and experiences with you, but also needing to learn new rules and adapt to a different environment.
Related terms
Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country or region to settle in another.
Naturalization: The legal process through which an immigrant becomes a citizen of a new country.
Diaspora: A scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale. Diaspora can refer to emigration from an original homeland.
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Practice Questions (1)
- Which region experienced significant immigration due to mining booms and gold rushes during the period from 1750 -1900?
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