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Korean

이민
Meaning: immigration / emigration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

제 친구는 작년에 미국으로 이민을 떠났습니다.
My friend emigrated to the US last year.
이민 심사가 끝날 때까지 신청자는 수용장에 머물렀습니다.
The applicant stayed in the designated detention facility until the immigration screening was completed.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of leaving one's country to settle in another country, or the person who does so. It is often used with '가다' (to go) or '오다' (to come) depending on the perspective.

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