Refers to the country or region from which an immigrant originates or holds citizenship. It is used as a criterion to determine eligibility and allocation within immigration policies.
Related terms
Assimilation: The process through which individuals adopt the customs, language, and culture of a new country while giving up aspects of their own cultural identity.
Melting Pot: A metaphorical term used to describe societies where people from diverse backgrounds blend together to form a unified culture.
Nativism: An ideology promoting the interests and rights of native-born citizens over those of immigrants.