émigré

/eɪˈmɪɡreɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has left their own country to live in another, often with the intention of remaining there.

“Many French artists were émigrés in London during the 19th century.”

2. noun

A person who has left their native country to settle permanently in another country.

3. adjective

Describing a person who has left their native country to settle in another country.

“The émigré community in the city is known for its rich cultural heritage.”

Synonyms

  • exile
  • immigrant
  • refugee

Antonyms

  • native
  • settler