1. Plural of issei; Japanese immigrants to the United States, especially those who arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage: Often capitalized; Historical and cultural term; Refers specifically to first-generation Japanese immigrants

Examples

• The isseis faced significant discrimination when they arrived in California.
• Many isseis worked in agriculture and fishing industries.
• The isseis established communities and cultural institutions throughout the West Coast.
• Despite hardships, the isseis contributed greatly to American society.
• The experiences of isseis during World War II were documented in historical archives.