emigration

emigration

CEFR: C1-C2 /em-i-gra-tion/ [eh2.m.ah0.g.r.ey1.sh.ah0.n]

Emigration is when one person leaves their country to move to another country forever. Often, you use this noun when people leave their homeland in search of a better life.

Example Sentences:
Because of the high amount of emigration, our country is having a population problem.
My ancestors sought emigration after the new ruler took over their land.