emigrant
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emigrant
A person who leaves their home country in order to settle permanently in another country. The reasons are often political, religious, or economic in nature.
Viele deutsche Wissenschaftler wurden während der NS-Zeit zu Emigranten.
Many German scientists became emigrants during the Nazi era.
The word is derived from the verb 'emigrieren' (to emigrate). The prefix 'e-' comes from Latin and means 'out' or 'out of', emphasizing movement out of a country.
Er war ein Emigrant, der seine Heimat aus politischen Gründen verlassen hatte.
He was an emigrant who had left his homeland for political reasons.
The term 'Emigrant' (emigrant) is often used in a historical or political context. It often emphasizes that the emigration was not purely voluntary, but was caused by political, religious, or economic necessity.
Die Ausstellung erzählt die Geschichten von jüdischen Emigranten aus Berlin.
The exhibition tells the stories of Jewish emigrants from Berlin.
To name the country of origin, German uses the preposition 'aus' followed by the dative. So you speak of an 'Emigranten aus' (emigrant from) a particular country.
Thomas Mann war ein berühmter deutscher Emigrant aus der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus.
Thomas Mann was a famous German emigrant from the time of National Socialism.
refugee
'der Flüchtling' and 'der Emigrant' both describe people who leave their home country. The most important difference lies in the reason and in how the situation is viewed. A 'Flüchtling' leaves the country because they need protection from danger, for example from war or persecution. An 'Emigrant' leaves their country in order to live permanently in another country; the reasons may be political, religious, or economic. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with emigration. However, 'Flüchtling' more strongly suggests force and danger, while 'Emigrant' is more about permanently leaving one's home country.
Als Emigrant baute sich Paul in Kanada ein neues Leben auf.
As an emigrant, Paul built a new life for himself in Canada.
Nach dem Angriff wurde der Mann zum Flüchtling und musste sein Dorf verlassen.
After the attack, the man became a refugee and had to leave his village.