Migrant
/ˈmaɪɡrənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who moves from one region or country to another, often for work or residence, subject to immigration laws.
The court examined whether the migrant had legal authorization to stay in the country.
Forms
- migrants
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'migrant' broadly covers various categories of movers, requiring careful distinction from related statuses like 'immigrant' or 'refugee' to determine applicable rights and obligations.
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