Emigre
noun
A person who leaves their own country to live in another country, usually for a significant time or permanently.
After the political turmoil in his country, he became an emigre to France.
Often appears as...
- political emigre
- cultural emigre
noun
An emigre is also a person who has left their own country for political reasons.
He became an emigre after he openly opposed the government's new policies.
Often appears as...
- political emigre
- forced emigre
Usage tips
Political
noun
A person who leaves their own country to live in another country, usually for a significant time or permanently.
After the political turmoil in his country, he became an emigre to France.
Often appears as...
- political emigre
- cultural emigre
noun
An emigre is also a person who has left their own country for political reasons.
He became an emigre after he openly opposed the government's new policies.
Often appears as...
- political emigre
- forced emigre
Usage tips
Political
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Choice
An emigre often moves by choice for a better life or opportunities, not always due to negative circumstances.
Seeking adventure, she became an emigre and started anew in Italy.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-term Stay
The term implies the person is in the new country for an extended period, not just visiting or on temporary status.
The scientist was an emigre in Canada for over 30 years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
An emigre may adopt a new culture, language, and lifestyle, which can be a significant part of their identity.
As an emigre, she embraced the local customs and fluently spoke their language.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Choice
An emigre often moves by choice for a better life or opportunities, not always due to negative circumstances.
Seeking adventure, she became an emigre and started anew in Italy.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-term Stay
The term implies the person is in the new country for an extended period, not just visiting or on temporary status.
The scientist was an emigre in Canada for over 30 years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
An emigre may adopt a new culture, language, and lifestyle, which can be a significant part of their identity.
As an emigre, she embraced the local customs and fluently spoke their language.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Choice
An emigre often moves by choice for a better life or opportunities, not always due to negative circumstances.
Seeking adventure, she became an emigre and started anew in Italy.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-term Stay
The term implies the person is in the new country for an extended period, not just visiting or on temporary status.
The scientist was an emigre in Canada for over 30 years.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
An emigre may adopt a new culture, language, and lifestyle, which can be a significant part of their identity.
As an emigre, she embraced the local customs and fluently spoke their language.
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Quote examples
Max Apple
American Writer
As a writer, I live in the world of literature and ideas, but I entered that world as an emigre from a medieval fiefdom, the sports world of Michigan.
Quote examples
Max Apple
American Writer
As a writer, I live in the world of literature and ideas, but I entered that world as an emigre from a medieval fiefdom, the sports world of Michigan.
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