Imigrasyon

immigrationnoun

Alternative meanings

The process of entering and settling in a country or region different from ones place of origin. It can refer to migration procedures, residence, work, borders, or public policy.

Pronunciation

ee-mee-grah-SYON

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from inmigración/immigration. Related to imigrante, immigrant, and migrasyon or paglalin, migration.

Variants or conjugations

immigration; immigration variant; migration; migration/relocation; immigrant; migrant

Related words and expressions

immigrant; migration; migration/relocation; country; border; visa; documents; work; resident

Meaning and usage notes

Use imigrasyon for immigration as a legal, social, or administrative process. For migration in general, paglalin or migrasyon can be broader. For the person, use imigrante.