Chain Migration

Definition

Chain migration refers to the pattern of migration where individuals or families migrate to a specific place because they have relatives or friends already settled there. It involves a network of interconnected people moving from one place to another.

Related terms

Immigration Waves: These are periods in history when large numbers of immigrants arrive in a particular country or region.

Ethnic Enclaves: These are neighborhoods or areas within a city where people from the same ethnic background tend to live together.

Assimilation: This term refers to the process by which immigrants adopt the cultural practices and values of their new country while still retaining some aspects of their own culture.