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immigrate verb (immigrated, immigrating) intrans to come to a foreign country with the intention of settling in it. Compare emigrate. immigration noun 1 a the process of immigrating; settling in a foreign country; b as adjimmigration control. 2 colloq a the immigration checkpoint at an airport, seaport, etc that all travellers entering a country pass through • They walked straight through immigration unchallenged; b the immigration authorities.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Latin immigrare; see migrate.

immigrate

A related word often confused with this one is emigrate.