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mass immigration
The immigration of a very large number of people into a country or region within a relatively short period of time. The term is often used in political debates.
Die wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Auswirkungen von Masseneinwanderung sind ein komplexes Thema.
The economic and social effects of mass immigration are a complex topic.
The word is made up of 'Massen' (masses, plural of 'die Masse') and 'die Einwanderung' (immigration). So it literally describes an immigration of large masses of people.
Die Regierung diskutiert Maßnahmen zur Steuerung der Einwanderung.
The government is discussing measures to manage immigration.
This word is highly politically charged and is often used in heated debates. Depending on the speaker, the term can have a neutral, positive, or often also a critical to negative meaning.
Das Thema Masseneinwanderung spaltet die politische Landschaft.
The topic of mass immigration divides the political landscape.
In connection with 'Masseneinwanderung' (mass immigration), you often hear about the 'Folgen' (consequences), the 'Debatte über' (debate about), or political goals such as 'Stoppen' (stopping) or 'Begrenzen' (limiting).
Die Folgen der Masseneinwanderung für den Arbeitsmarkt werden kontrovers diskutiert.
The consequences of mass immigration for the labor market are being discussed controversially.
immigration
Both words refer to people moving to a country from other countries. “Zuwanderung” is the more general and usually more neutral term for this process. “Masseneinwanderung,” by contrast, emphasizes that a very large number of people arrive within a relatively short period and is often used in political debates.
In der politischen Debatte wurde vor einer Masseneinwanderung innerhalb weniger Monate gewarnt.
The political debate included warnings about mass immigration within just a few months.
Die Zuwanderung aus mehreren Ländern hat die Einwohnerzahl der Region langsam erhöht.
Immigration from several countries has gradually increased the region’s population.
