What is another word for immigrant?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪmɪɡɹənt] (IPA) 
Immigrant, a term commonly used to describe someone who has moved from one country to another, can be replaced with several synonyms. Migrant is a word that can be used in place of immigrant, although it is less specific and can include those who move within their own country. An expat, short for expatriate, is someone who has left their home country to live and work in another country. Similarly, a refugee is an individual who has been forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war or environmental disasters. Another alternative term is newcomer, which is a general term used to describe someone who has recently arrived in a new place.
