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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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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

Schofield expressed concern that the plan was part of an effort to “deport immigrants, regardless of whether they were suspected terrorists or convicted violent criminals,” according to the complaint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The legislation would allow people in these fields to keep their home address secret, a provision resulting from harassment and death threats many have received for offering perfectly legal services to immigrants.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

White packinghouse workers in Chicago felt a bond with the Argo immigrants.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield