Korean word

이민

Pronunciation

Romanizationimin

Meaning

  • nounimmigration

Example

그녀는 영국으로 이민을 갔다.keu nyeo neun yeong gu geu ro i mi neul kat tta

She immigrated to the UK.

Illustration for 이민 (immigration)

More examples

그는 이민 신청서를 제출했다.keu neun i min sin cheong seo reul che chul haet tta

He submitted an immigration application form.

Core concept

Crossing a national border and putting down roots in a new place.

Common phrases

  • 이민 신청서i min sin cheong seo

    immigration application form

  • 이민 심사i min sim sa

    immigration review

Similar words

이민자iminja: A person who moves to another country to live there.
이주iju: The act of moving from one place to another to live.
전입cheonip: Moving to a different area within the same country and changing the registered address.

Definition in Korean

국경을 넘어 다른 곳으로 이주하여 새로 생활을 꾸리는 사람이나 그런 현상.kuk kkyeong eul neo meo ta reun ko seu ro i ju ha yeo sae ro saeng hwa reul kku ri neun sa ra mi na keu reon hyeon sang

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning moving and people, linking it to people who move to settle elsewhere.

Usage tips

  • The word strongly suggests settling in another country, while an ordinary move within one country is usually expressed with a different Korean term.

Other meanings

  • moving abroadnoun
  • immigrantnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 이민하다iminhadaimmigrateverb
  • 이민자iminjaimmigrantnoun

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