immigrant

The word “immigrant” has 3 syllables: im-mi-grant.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/.


What is synonym and antonym for immigrant?

In the thesaurus, “immigrant” has 7 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for immigrant along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for immigrant

  • alien
  • emigrant
  • expatriate
  • foreign
  • migrant
  • refugee
  • settler

Antonyms for immigrant

  • born
  • citizen
  • domestic
  • endemic
  • indigenous
  • inhabitant
  • local
  • native
  • nonimmigrant
  • regional
  • resident

Meanings of immigrant

  • noun
    1. A non-native person who comes to a country from another country in order to permanently settle there.
    2. A plant or animal that establishes itself in an area where it previously did not exist.
  • adjective
    1. Of or relating to immigrants or the act of immigrating.

Example Sentences

  • The immigrant community has made significant contributions to the city's cultural diversity.
  • She faced many challenges as an immigrant trying to adapt to a new country.
  • The government is considering new policies to support immigrants seeking better opportunities.
  • As an immigrant, he had to navigate complex legal processes to establish residency.
  • The novel tells the story of an immigrant family striving for a better life in a foreign land.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to immigrant, such as: alien, born, citizen, domestic, emigrant, endemic, expatriate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • bigoted
  • dictatorial
  • discriminatory
  • disdainful
  • dogmatic
  • fanatical
  • fractious
  • hateful
  • indignant
  • intolerant
  • intransigent
  • irritable
  • loyal
  • nativist
  • nativistic
  • one-sided
  • opinionated
  • patriotic
  • prejudiced
  • racist
  • sexist

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