1. to leave one's native country or region to settle permanently in another country
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often followed by 'from' and 'to'

Examples

• Her grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States in the 1950s.
• Many people emigrated during the war to escape danger.
• He decided to emigrate to Canada for better job opportunities.
• Thousands emigrated from Ireland to America during the famine.
• She emigrated from her homeland seeking a fresh start.
• The family emigrated to Australia last year.