Key Terms in Migration and Globalization

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Migratory

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Relating to the movement of people or animals from one place to another.

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Immigration

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The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

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Naturalization

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The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country.

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Emigration

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The act of leaving one's own country to settle in another.

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Expatriate

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A person who lives outside their native country.

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Urbanization

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The process of making an area more urban.

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Hybrid

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Something made by combining two different elements.

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

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Integration

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The process of combining or coordinating different groups or systems.

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Globalization

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The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.