emigration
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emigration
The act of leaving one's home country in order to settle permanently in another country. This often happens for political, economic, or personal reasons.
Die Emigration vieler Wissenschaftler in den 1930er Jahren war ein großer Verlust für Deutschland.
The emigration of many scientists in the 1930s was a great loss for Germany.
This noun belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'emigrieren' (to emigrate), and a person who emigrates is called 'der Emigrant' or 'die Emigrantin' (emigrant).
Nach seiner Emigration schrieb er ein Buch über seine Erfahrungen.
After his emigration, he wrote a book about his experiences.
To describe the movement, 'Emigration' is used with certain prepositions. 'Aus' names the country of origin, and 'nach' or 'in' (+ accusative) names the destination country.
Die Emigration nach Kanada war für viele eine große Hoffnung.
Emigration to Canada was a great hope for many people.
Although 'Emigration' means emigration, the word is often used in a historical or political context. It frequently describes leaving a country because of persecution, war, or hardship.
Die Ausstellung dokumentiert die Emigration deutscher Juden nach 1933.
The exhibition documents the emigration of German Jews after 1933.
migration
Migration and Emigration can both describe a long-term move to another country. Emigration explicitly refers to leaving one’s own home country, while Migration can also include other directions and more general migration processes. When the perspective of origin is emphasized, Emigration is therefore more precise.
Die Emigration aus ihrem Heimatland begann für die Familie mit der Suche nach einer neuen Wohnung im Ausland.
The family’s emigration from their home country began with the search for a new apartment abroad.
Die Migration der Menschen zwischen den Ländern ist ein langfristiger gesellschaftlicher Prozess.
Migration between different countries is a long-term social process.
