immigrant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: immigrants
Sense 1
A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.
Noun
Examples
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
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
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.