Basic Details
Word: Emigrant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who leaves their own country to live in another country.
Synonyms: Expatriate, migrant, refugee
Antonyms: Immigrant (someone who comes into a country)
Idioms and Phrases
- Crossing the border: Moving from one country to another, often used in the context of emigrating. Example: "After years of planning, she finally took the step of crossing the border to start her new life."
- A fresh start: Beginning a new life in a new place. Example: "He moved to Canada as an emigrant, hoping for a fresh start away from the problems back home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many emigrants seek better job opportunities and a safer environment in their new countries.
Example 2: The festival celebrated the contributions of emigrants to the local culture and economy.
Example 3: Her family were emigrants from Ireland who settled in Australia many years ago.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "emigrant" comes from the Latin word "emigrans", which means "to move away"? This shows how the concept of moving from one place to another has been a part of human history for centuries.
Famous Quote
"We are all emigrants, we are all searching for home." - P. J. O'Rourke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "emigrant" mean?
a) A person who moves within the same country
b) A person who leaves their country to live in another
c) A person who visits a country temporarily
d) A person who is born in a country
Answer: b) A person who leaves their country to live in another
2. Which of these is a synonym of "emigrant"?
a) Tourist
b) Citizen
c) Expatriate
d) Resident
Answer: c) Expatriate
3. Which word is an antonym of "emigrant"?
a) Immigrant
b) Wanderer
c) Pioneer
d) Explorer
Answer: a) Immigrant
4. Which sentence uses "emigrant" correctly?
a) The emigrant was happy to return to her home country.
b) The emigrant decided to become a local tourist guide.
c) The emigrant left her homeland in search of new opportunities.
d) The emigrant preferred to stay in her own country.
Answer: c) The emigrant left her homeland in search of new opportunities.
5. What does the idiom "a fresh start" refer to?
a) Returning to school
b) Beginning a new life in a different place
c) Starting a new job in the same city
d) Shopping for new clothes
Answer: b) Beginning a new life in a different place
