Migrant
noun
A person who moves from one place to another, often to find work or live in a better place.
Joe was a migrant; he moved from his small village to the city for a job.
Often appears as...
- migrant worker
- migrant population
adjective
Relating to immigrants or the act of immigrating.
The new policies have a big impact on migrant communities.
Often appears as...
- migrant labor
- migrant population
noun
A person who moves from one place to another, often to find work or live in a better place.
Joe was a migrant; he moved from his small village to the city for a job.
Often appears as...
- migrant worker
- migrant population
adjective
Relating to immigrants or the act of immigrating.
The new policies have a big impact on migrant communities.
Often appears as...
- migrant labor
- migrant population
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal implication
Indicates temporary relocation. 'Migrant' suggests the person might move on.
Seasonal workers in the orchards are mostly migrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic search
Migrants often move for better job opportunities. This can be due to economic necessity.
He became a migrant in search of higher wages.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral term
'Migrant' is a neutral term, it doesn't suggest legality or stance on immigration.
The country opened its borders to migrants.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal implication
Indicates temporary relocation. 'Migrant' suggests the person might move on.
Seasonal workers in the orchards are mostly migrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic search
Migrants often move for better job opportunities. This can be due to economic necessity.
He became a migrant in search of higher wages.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral term
'Migrant' is a neutral term, it doesn't suggest legality or stance on immigration.
The country opened its borders to migrants.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal implication
Indicates temporary relocation. 'Migrant' suggests the person might move on.
Seasonal workers in the orchards are mostly migrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic search
Migrants often move for better job opportunities. This can be due to economic necessity.
He became a migrant in search of higher wages.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral term
'Migrant' is a neutral term, it doesn't suggest legality or stance on immigration.
The country opened its borders to migrants.
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A New Age of Exploration...
grossly underestimate who's actually died during this process and I'll show you why I think that what I've tried to do then is say it's to say okay people are coming through they've got stories are interesting how can anthropology help us put names and faces to these migrants were coming who are coming through the desert and why is it
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What does it mean to be...
"Migrants" usually refers to people who leave their country for reasons not related to persecution, such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities,
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How the coronavirus...
a country in which here fifty to sixty million migrant workers who are working in cities but live hours and hours away this is a country in which is you say most businesses conducted face to face it seems like you could have done you could have given people I would have said you know give them five days or
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Why Brexit happened --...
and they are also by far the most tolerant areas. It's those areas of the country that have the lowest levels of immigration that actually are the most exclusionary and intolerant towards migrants. So we need to encourage exchange programs. We need to ensure that older generations who maybe can't travel
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Jason De León: Decoding...
and everybody knows it migrants go there they prepare themselves they hop on a bus drive down to the border and then walk into the desert if you go to the vendors in al thar they specialize in certain types of goods camouflage clothing hiking boots first aid equipment all the things that migrants
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Poverty on the Homefront...
workers are bringing mcdonalds coupons so they're getting not not good nutrition and I just can't believe that it's on this level so the food banks need to be really really supported or they even are the kids I couldn't believe how many kids just were not getting food this was the migrant
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History through the eyes...
and 2 million more left their homes behind. But of course, this wasn't the end for the potato. The crop eventually recovered, and Europe's population, especially the working classes, continued to increase. Aided by the influx of Irish migrants,
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Capitalism will eat...
and humanity's wealth. Clearly, if this is right, we must reunite the political and economic spheres and better do it with a demos being in control, like in ancient Athens except without the slaves or the exclusion of women and migrants.
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What is international...
allowing more immigration into wealthy countries would benefit developing countries now this is kind of a controversial topic so we don't tend to talk about it that much but the fact is Filipino migrant workers sent home
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Dinosaurs: Just Big...
Occasionally some of these giant migrants get lost in the forest. But what for them is a minor problem can mean life or death for the Leaellynasaura clan.
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A New Age of Exploration...
grossly underestimate who's actually died during this process and I'll show you why I think that what I've tried to do then is say it's to say okay people are coming through they've got stories are interesting how can anthropology help us put names and faces to these migrants were coming who are coming through the desert and why is it
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
"Migrants" usually refers to people who leave their country for reasons not related to persecution, such as searching for better economic opportunities or leaving drought-stricken areas in search of better circumstances. There are many people around the world who have been displaced because of natural disasters, food insecurities,
Video examples
How the coronavirus...
a country in which here fifty to sixty million migrant workers who are working in cities but live hours and hours away this is a country in which is you say most businesses conducted face to face it seems like you could have done you could have given people I would have said you know give them five days or
Video examples
Why Brexit happened --...
and they are also by far the most tolerant areas. It's those areas of the country that have the lowest levels of immigration that actually are the most exclusionary and intolerant towards migrants. So we need to encourage exchange programs. We need to ensure that older generations who maybe can't travel
Video examples
Jason De León: Decoding...
and everybody knows it migrants go there they prepare themselves they hop on a bus drive down to the border and then walk into the desert if you go to the vendors in al thar they specialize in certain types of goods camouflage clothing hiking boots first aid equipment all the things that migrants
Video examples
Poverty on the Homefront...
workers are bringing mcdonalds coupons so they're getting not not good nutrition and I just can't believe that it's on this level so the food banks need to be really really supported or they even are the kids I couldn't believe how many kids just were not getting food this was the migrant
Video examples
History through the eyes...
and 2 million more left their homes behind. But of course, this wasn't the end for the potato. The crop eventually recovered, and Europe's population, especially the working classes, continued to increase. Aided by the influx of Irish migrants,
Video examples
Capitalism will eat...
and humanity's wealth. Clearly, if this is right, we must reunite the political and economic spheres and better do it with a demos being in control, like in ancient Athens except without the slaves or the exclusion of women and migrants.
Video examples
What is international...
allowing more immigration into wealthy countries would benefit developing countries now this is kind of a controversial topic so we don't tend to talk about it that much but the fact is Filipino migrant workers sent home
Video examples
Dinosaurs: Just Big...
Occasionally some of these giant migrants get lost in the forest. But what for them is a minor problem can mean life or death for the Leaellynasaura clan.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Ken Loach
English Director
We have to defend the migrant workers and give them our support and demand that they have the rights that workers here have from day one, but absolutely hate the system that forces people to leave their country, leave their homes, leave their families, to go somewhere else to be exploited.
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Sonu Sood
Indian Actor
I feel it is my duty to help the migrants, the heartbeats of our country. We have seen migrants walking on the highways with their families and kids. We just can't sit in the AC and tweet and show our concern till we don't go on the roads, till we don't become one of them.
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Katharine Viner
British Journalist
For some time, destitution has been a harsh reality for asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees who are unable to access mainstream accommodation and support. Delays in the asylum and appeals process can leave them in limbo for years without money, shelter, and advice.
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Sanjeev Bhaskar
British Comedian
I have issues with inheritance tax, particularly coming from a migrant family. My dad has worked incredibly hard all his life, so it seems odd to me that someone who has gone through that experience and has managed to save then gets taxed for dying.
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Kalidou Koulibaly
French Athlete
My parents were migrants and I experienced first hand the challenges they had to overcome. If they hadn't decided to seek a better life elsewhere, I could never have aspired to become the person I am now.
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
But a rejection of freedom of movement within Europe's own boundaries does not strengthen the case for accepting more migrants and refugees from outside: the reverse, in fact.
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Juan Felipe Herrera
American Poet
Migrants all over the world are pushed and pulled across borders by hunger, terror and climate change. It happened to my own family.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
We're a migrant nation made up of people who've been torn out of other worlds, and you'd think we would have some compassion.
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Nicky Morgan
British Politician
It's clear that many migrant families really support their children and appreciate the transforming power of education.
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Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
We're a whole country full of migrants - we need each other, and we should help each other.
Quote examples
Ken Loach
English Director
We have to defend the migrant workers and give them our support and demand that they have the rights that workers here have from day one, but absolutely hate the system that forces people to leave their country, leave their homes, leave their families, to go somewhere else to be exploited.
Quote examples
Sonu Sood
Indian Actor
I feel it is my duty to help the migrants, the heartbeats of our country. We have seen migrants walking on the highways with their families and kids. We just can't sit in the AC and tweet and show our concern till we don't go on the roads, till we don't become one of them.
Quote examples
Katharine Viner
British Journalist
For some time, destitution has been a harsh reality for asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees who are unable to access mainstream accommodation and support. Delays in the asylum and appeals process can leave them in limbo for years without money, shelter, and advice.
Quote examples
Sanjeev Bhaskar
British Comedian
I have issues with inheritance tax, particularly coming from a migrant family. My dad has worked incredibly hard all his life, so it seems odd to me that someone who has gone through that experience and has managed to save then gets taxed for dying.
Quote examples
Kalidou Koulibaly
French Athlete
My parents were migrants and I experienced first hand the challenges they had to overcome. If they hadn't decided to seek a better life elsewhere, I could never have aspired to become the person I am now.
Quote examples
Owen Jones
British Journalist
But a rejection of freedom of movement within Europe's own boundaries does not strengthen the case for accepting more migrants and refugees from outside: the reverse, in fact.
Quote examples
Juan Felipe Herrera
American Poet
Migrants all over the world are pushed and pulled across borders by hunger, terror and climate change. It happened to my own family.
Quote examples
Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
We're a migrant nation made up of people who've been torn out of other worlds, and you'd think we would have some compassion.
Quote examples
Nicky Morgan
British Politician
It's clear that many migrant families really support their children and appreciate the transforming power of education.
Quote examples
Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
We're a whole country full of migrants - we need each other, and we should help each other.
Example 1 of 10
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