EMIGRATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

emigration

noun

Definition of emigration

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of emigration In speaking with these individuals for research, Frattino realized just how high a toll the emigration took on them. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 While fewer women in Ukraine are giving birth overall due to displacement, emigration and other factors during the war, a growing share of births are premature, according to data from the United Nations and recent scientific studies. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emigration

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Noun

The Department of Animal Services is now on its third director in two and a half years, leadership turnover that has coincided with an exodus of dozens of employees from the 55-person agency.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
It was created to address volatility and variation in standalone prescription drug plan premiums, specifically to prevent major spikes in rates for seniors and an exodus of plans from the market.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Their win has given hope to hundreds of thousands across the diaspora who couldn’t afford the time or the money to see a lawsuit through to the supreme court.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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At 11/2, Liverpool are third-favourites to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, reflecting how much talent is still at the club even after the departure of some key figures.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Sacramento Regional Transit will adjust six bus routes beginning Sunday, including delaying departure times and eliminating one early-morning trip from Florin.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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