immigrant

Definition

  • noun: a person who comes to a country to live there
  • noun: one that 'immigrates'

Examples

  • an 'illegal immigrant' [=a person who enters and lives in a country without official permission]

  • Millions of 'immigrants' came to America from Europe in the 19th century.

  • The city has a large 'immigrant' population.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come on, peIicans! -Here it is. -Frank never taIked about money. TONY: That's 'cause he was so smart. You know what you're becoming? You're an immigrant spic miIIionaire who can't stop taIking-- Who the f$ck you caIIing a ''spic,'' you white piece of bread? ELVIRA: Dig a hoIe in the yard, (..)
    1983 Scarface