Emigrator

/ˈɛmɪɡreɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who emigrates; one who leaves their native country to settle permanently in another place.

Etymology

Formed from 'emigrate' by adding the '-or' suffix (one who performs an action). This word is slightly less common than 'emigrant' but carries the same meaning.

Kelly Says

English has multiple ways to name the same person—'emigrant,' 'emigrator,' 'emigré'—and choosing between them signals different shades of meaning and formality, a richness that makes the language flexible for different contexts and emotions.

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