Emigrate

Definition

Emigrate refers to the act of leaving one's own country to permanently settle in another country. Many Italians emigrated from Italy during the late nineteenth century, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping poverty.

Related terms

Immigration: Immigration is the opposite of emigration. It refers to people coming into a country from other nations for permanent settlement.

Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances or conditions that force someone to leave their home country, such as poverty, political instability, or religious persecution.

Pull Factors: Pull factors are conditions or opportunities that attract people to move and settle in a particular country, such as better job prospects, higher living standards, or political stability.