Definition

A person who leaves their home country to live in another country, often for reasons like work, safety, or better opportunities.

Example

After the war, many emigres sought a new life in different countries.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new emigre who moved into our neighborhood?

Yeah, I heard they left their country because of the political situation.

It must be tough to be an emigre and start over in a new place.

Definitely, I can't imagine the challenges they face.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Emigre** → It originates from the French word *émigré*, meaning one who has emigrated or left their native country. The term is derived from the Latin *emigrare*, where "e-" (meaning out) and "migrare" (meaning to migrate or move) combine to describe the act of moving out from one place to another. An émigré is thus someone who has moved out of their homeland, often for political or social reasons.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'moving out' ('e-' means out and 'migrare' means to migrate) from their home country — that's why an émigré is someone who has left their homeland.

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