Meaning of the word immigration in English

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immigration

US /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example:
The country has a strict immigration policy.
Many people are concerned about the impact of immigration on the economy.
Synonym:
2.

the place where officials check the documents of people entering a country

Example:
We had to wait for an hour at immigration.
Please proceed to the immigration counter.
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