immigrant

/ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: immigrants

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

Noun

Examples

Approximately 1.5 million Mexicans are descendants of Irish immigrants.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A plant or animal that establishes itself in an area where it previously did not exist.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of or relating to immigrants or the act of immigrating.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “immigrant” mean?

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

Is “immigrant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.