Out-migration (Noun)
Meaning
Migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The island's economy faces significant challenges due to out-migration of its young and educated population to mainland cities.
- Researchers studied the effects of out-migration on rural communities and the difficulties of replacing departing workers.
- Out-migration from the city was a concern for local government officials as they sought to implement policies to retain residents.
- The region experienced significant out-migration of people to neighboring countries in search of better job opportunities and economic stability.
- Data revealed that out-migration from the region increased by 20% over the past decade, highlighting a need for targeted strategies to address the issue.