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הגירה — meaning in English: immigration
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immigration
הגירה
hagira
האסון
ha'ason
מצבי
matsavi
מלווה
melave
התערב
hit'arev
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word הגירה (hagira) in discussions about moving to another country for work or family reasons. It also appears in legal and bureaucratic contexts when talking about immigration policies or laws, especially during governmental discussions or community meetings on the topic.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is העלייה (aliyah), which specifically refers to Jewish immigration to Israel and carries deep historical and religious significance. While הגירה (hagira) can refer to any immigration, העלייה (aliyah) has a more focused cultural context and is often used in discussions about Jewish identity.
Culture
The word הגירה (hagira) originates from the root 'גר' (ger), which relates to the concept of residing or living in a place. Immigration holds significant relevance in Israeli society, given the country's history of diverse waves of immigration, particularly from Jewish communities around the world. This word encapsulates not just the act of moving, but also the cultural blending and challenges that come with it.
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