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immigration
The movement of people into a foreign country with the intention of living there permanently. The term describes the process from the perspective of the receiving country.
Die Debatte über die Steuerung der Immigration ist ein zentrales politisches Thema.
The debate about managing immigration is a central political issue.
The word comes from Latin. The prefix 'im-' is a variant of 'in-' and means 'into'. The root 'migrare' means 'to wander/migrate'. So 'Immigration' (immigration) literally describes 'moving into' a country.
Die Vorsilbe „im-“ in „Import“ hat die gleiche Bedeutung von „hinein“.
The prefix 'im-' in 'Import' (import) has the same meaning of 'into'.
'Immigration' (immigration) is a formal term used mainly in political, legal, academic, and journalistic texts. It has an official character.
Die Regierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Immigration verabschiedet.
The government passed a new law on immigration.
When referring to the general process of immigration, 'Immigration' (immigration) is almost always used in the singular. It is treated as an uncountable concept.
Immigration ist ein wichtiger Faktor für die demografische Entwicklung eines Landes.
Immigration is an important factor in a country's demographic development.
Common verbs used with 'Immigration' (immigration) are 'steuern' (to manage), 'kontrollieren' (to control), and 'begrenzen' (to limit). It also often appears in fixed phrases like 'die Debatte über Immigration' (the debate about immigration) or 'die Geschichte der Immigration' (the history of immigration).
Viele Länder versuchen, die illegale Immigration zu begrenzen.
Many countries try to limit illegal immigration.
migration
Migration and Immigration can both refer to the long-term movement of people across a border. Migration is the broader term, while Immigration refers to moving into a foreign country from the perspective of the receiving country. When this destination perspective is emphasized, Immigration is more precise.
Die Immigration nach Frankreich ermöglichte der Familie ein dauerhaftes Leben im neuen Land.
Immigration to France enabled the family to live permanently in their new country.
Die Migration zwischen verschiedenen Ländern wird von vielen persönlichen Gründen beeinflusst.
Migration between different countries is influenced by many personal reasons.
