Migration terminology

What is human migration?

• the movement of people from one country to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, there

• the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location

• the movement of people from one country to another because of a number of reasons

• the movement of people from one place to another with intensions of permanently settling at a new location

What are common reasons for migration?

• adventure and exploration

• family decision and work opportunities

• more resources and over- or under- population

• better quality of life and standard of living

Who are emigrants?

• migrants who move out of a country

• migrants who move into a country

Who are immigrants?

• migrants who move out of a country

• migrants who move into a country

What is the difference between involuntary and voluntary migration?

• Involuntary migration refers to the movements of refugees and internally displaced people (displaced by conflict) as well as people displaced by disasters or development projects. Voluntary migration is based on the initiative and the free will of the person

• Involuntary migration refers to the movements of people because of someone else's decision. Voluntary migration is based on the decision of the person

• Involuntary migration is the movement of underprivileged people who are forced by someone to move out of their place of residence. Voluntary migration comes after a person's is given a choice by someone

What is the difference between an internal and international migrant?

• The internal migrant moves from a place in their city or village to another place always in the same place or village, the international migrant moves to outside their city or village

• The internal migrant moves within the same geographical region, the international migrant moves outside the original geographical region

• The internal migrant moves within the same country, the international migrant moves to another country