1. plural of emigration; instances or acts of leaving one's native country to settle permanently in another country
Usage: countable noun; typically used to refer to multiple separate movements of people or groups
2. plural of emigration; the process or phenomenon of people leaving a country in significant numbers
Usage: often used in historical or sociological contexts to describe large-scale population movements

Examples

• The Irish emigrations of the 19th century were driven by famine and economic hardship.
• Several emigrations from Eastern Europe occurred after the fall of the Soviet Union.
• Historical records document the emigrations of millions seeking better opportunities abroad.
• The government studied emigrations to understand why young people were leaving the country.
• Post-war emigrations reshaped the demographic landscape of many nations.
• Economic crises often trigger waves of emigrations to wealthier regions.