ɪˌmɪɡˈreɪ.tɪv

Definitions

1. adjective

tending or intended to emigrate; causing or tending to lead to emigration

“The economic conditions in the country were emigrative, prompting many citizens to seek better opportunities abroad.”

2. noun

the quality of being emigrative; the tendency or process of people leaving a place to settle elsewhere

“The researchers studied the emigrative trends in the city, analyzing the reasons behind the mass exodus of residents.”