Receiving areas are locations that receive and accommodate migrants who move there. These areas can be cities, regions, or entire countries where migrants settle and become part of the local population.
Related terms
Assimilation: Assimilation refers to the process by which immigrants adopt the customs, language, values, and behaviors of the receiving society.
Cultural Diffusion: Cultural diffusion occurs when cultural traits spread from one group or society to another through contact and interaction between individuals.
Urbanization: Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a country's population resides in cities or urban areas. It often results from migration movements towards urban centers for better opportunities.