emigration
//ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪʃən//
Noun
emigrationSingular
emigrationsPlural
1
The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
The emigration of skilled workers has become a serious issue for the country.
2
The movement of people out of a country or region.
The emigration from rural areas to cities has increased in recent years.