demigrate

/dɪˈmɪɡreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or remove (people or things) from a place, especially a country, to another place, often in a forced or unpleasant manner.

“The government was criticized for its decision to demigrate the minority group to a remote area.”

2. verb

to change (a person or organization) to a less prestigious or lower social status.

“The once-prominent celebrity’s career began to demigrate after a series of scandals.”

3. noun

the act or process of demigrating people or things from one place to another.

“The demigration of the community had a devastating impact on its economy and culture.”

Synonyms

  • deport
  • displace
  • exile
  • remove

Antonyms

  • establish
  • imigrate
  • immigrate
  • settle