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immigration

Pronunciation: /ɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/

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Definition of immigration

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country:a barrier to control illegal immigration from Mexico
  • the place at an airport or country’s border where government officials check the documents of people entering that country: the airport has long queues at immigration and baggage reclaim

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Definition of immigration in the US English dictionary