Immigration
Pronunciation : Im"mi*gra"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. immigration.]
Definition : Defn: The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence. The immigrations of the Arabians into Europe. T. Warton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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