Migration Vocabulary

noun the second book of the Bible, which describes the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

• The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country has put a strain on neighboring nations.
• There was a mass exodus of people leaving the concert once it started to rain.
• The exodus of students from the boring lecture was a sight to see.
• The exodus of employees from the company was a result of poor management decisions.

noun any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

• The Islamic calendar begins with the hegira, the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
• Many Muslims celebrate the hegira with special prayers and gatherings.
• I heard that the new restaurant in town is having a special promotion for the hegira holiday.
• The company's decision to move its headquarters was seen as a hegira towards a more profitable location.

noun a person who returns to a place after being away

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who returns to a place after being away

• The returnee was welcomed back to the community with open arms.
• The returnee finally made it back home after being away for so long.
• The returnee came back and everyone was like, 'Welcome home!'
• Like a returnee to their homeland, she felt a sense of belonging and comfort.

noun A blend of 'Brexit' and 'exodus', referring to the mass departure of people from the UK following Brexit

• The Brexodus of skilled workers from the UK has caused concerns for various industries.
• Many people are considering a Brexodus to other European countries in search of better opportunities.
• I heard Sarah is planning a Brexodus to France next month.
• The company experienced a Brexodus of senior employees after the new management took over.

noun a factor or circumstance that causes someone to leave their home or country

• One of the push factors for emigration is the lack of economic opportunities in the home country.
• The push factor for him to leave the job was the toxic work environment.
• The push factor for her to break up with him was his constant lying.
• The push factor for her to pursue her passion was the feeling of being stuck in a mundane routine.

noun a factor that attracts or entices people to move to a particular location or country

• The availability of job opportunities is a significant pull factor for immigrants.
• The good weather is a big pull factor for people moving to California.
• The nightlife scene is a major pull factor for young adults looking to relocate.
• The promise of a fresh start acts as a strong pull factor for those seeking a new beginning.