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immigrants

NOUN

person from a foreign land

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alien foreigner migrant newcomer settler

STRONG

colonist outsider pioneer

WEAK

adoptive citizen documented alien incomer naturalized citizen undocumented alien

Antonyms

STRONGEST

citizen national native

WEAK

local

Example Sentences

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Becerra, 68, came up in Los Angeles politics in the 1980s and has long supported policies to expand protections and resources for immigrants with or without legal status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Pew Research Center estimates that in 2023, before President Trump's crackdown on undocumented migrants, there were 14 million immigrants living illegally in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Economists attribute the resurgence to factors including fewer tariff changes and a possible return to work by some immigrants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"This case serves as a perfect example of immigrants doing just that."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Sixteen, alone, and penniless, Maeve shared a tiny room with five other immigrants.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate