emigration

US /ˌem.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌem.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
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1.

the act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another; moving abroad.

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The country has seen a significant increase in emigration due to economic hardship.
Her decision for emigration was driven by a desire for better opportunities.