Meaning: The act of leaving one's own country to settle in another
Hindi: उत्प्रवास
Synonyms: migration, relocation, departure
Antonyms: immigration
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC Steno 2022 T-1
emigration in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Antonyms
Choose the word that is the antonym of Immigration.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Emigration
The correct answer is Option 2: "Emigration."
"Immigration" refers to the process of coming into a foreign country to live permanently. Its antonym is "Emigration," which refers to leaving one's own country to settle in another.
Why the other options are wrong:
• Option 1 – "Influx" means a large arrival of people or things into a place; it is close in meaning to immigration, not its antonym.
• Option 3 – "Entry" means the action of coming in; it is related to immigration, not opposite.
• Option 4 – "Arrival" means the act of coming to a place; also related to the same concept of coming in. - SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EmigrationAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Immigration
Answer: (a) Immigration
Explanation:
• Emigration means leaving one’s own country to live in another (देश छोड़कर जाना).
• Immigration means coming into another country to live (देश में आकर बसना), which is the exact opposite.
• Other options:
• Asylum – protection granted to refugees (शरण)
• Refuge – shelter or protection (आश्रय)
• Guest – visitor (अतिथि)
Therefore, the correct antonym of Emigration is Immigration.
Examples
- “Emigration from the region increased due to economic hardship.”
emigration – questions
What is the meaning of emigration in Hindi?
emigration means “उत्प्रवास” in Hindi. In English: The act of leaving one's own country to settle in another
What are the synonyms of emigration?
Synonyms of emigration: migration, relocation, departure.
What is the opposite of emigration?
Antonyms of emigration: immigration.
Has emigration been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – emigration has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC Steno 2022 T-1.