Emigrate refers to the act of leaving one's own country to permanently settle in another country.
Related terms
Immigration: Immigration is the opposite of emigration. It refers to the act of moving into a foreign country from one's own country.
Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances or events that compel people to leave their homes and emigrate. These can include political instability, violence, economic hardship, or environmental disasters.
Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Civil War was a conflict that began in 2011 in Syria between the government forces and various rebel groups. The war resulted in widespread violence, destruction, and displacement of Syrians, leading many to emigrate.