Emigre
(noun)
- A person who has left their native country, especially for political reasons.
- A person who has left one country to settle in another, usually for political reasons.
Origin:
The word emigre comes from the french word émigré, which means one who has emigrated from their native country.
Examples:
- The revolution in France caused many emigres to flee to other countries.
- He was an emigre from Russia who settled in the United States.
- The emigres settled in the new country and established a vibrant community.
- The emigres brought their culture and customs to the new land.
- Many emigres were forced to leave their country due to war or political unrest.