Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Migration & Society
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| migration | n. | movement of people from one place to another | Migration has shaped many cities. |
| immigrant | n. | a person who comes to live in another country | Her grandparents were immigrants. |
| refugee | n. | a person forced to leave home because of danger | The refugee found safety across the border. |
| asylum | n. | protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger | They applied for asylum. |
| integration | n. | the process of becoming part of a society | Language classes support integration. |
| citizenship | n. | legal membership of a country | Citizenship gives people the right to vote. |
| settlement | n. | the process of starting to live in a new place | Settlement can take several years. |
| diaspora | n. | people from one origin living in many places | The diaspora keeps cultural traditions alive. |
| diversity | n. | the presence of many different groups or types | Diversity can make communities stronger. |
| discrimination | n. | unfair treatment because of identity or background | The law protects people from discrimination. |
| border | n. | the line between two countries or areas | They crossed the border at night. |
| identity | n. | who someone is or how they see themselves | Language can be part of identity. |
Common Collocations
migration: labour migration, migration policy
immigrant: new immigrant, immigrant community
refugee: refugee camp, refugee status
immigrant: new immigrant, immigrant community
refugee: refugee camp, refugee status
asylum: seek asylum, asylum application
integration: social integration, integration policy
citizenship: dual citizenship, apply for citizenship
integration: social integration, integration policy
citizenship: dual citizenship, apply for citizenship
settlement: new settlement, settlement support
diaspora: global diaspora, diaspora community
diversity: cultural diversity, ethnic diversity
diaspora: global diaspora, diaspora community
diversity: cultural diversity, ethnic diversity
discrimination: racial discrimination, face discrimination
border: national border, border control
identity: cultural identity, personal identity
border: national border, border control
identity: cultural identity, personal identity
Language Tips
People on the move
An immigrant moves to live in another country. A refugee leaves because of danger or persecution.
Asylum is protection given by another country.
Social language
Integration means becoming part of a society. Discrimination means unfair treatment.
Diaspora describes people from one origin living in different places.