What is another word for illegal immigrant?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈiːɡə͡l ˈɪmɪɡɹənt] (IPA)

In recent years, the term "illegal immigrant" has sparked controversy and discussions about the use of language and its consequences. Some people prefer to use terms like "undocumented immigrant" or "unauthorized immigrant" to highlight that many people who do not have legal status in a country have complex and multifaceted reasons for being there. Others argue that no human being is illegal and that language that criminalizes people who have fled their countries seeking safety or opportunities should be avoided. Additionally, some people use terms like "migrant without papers," "irregular migrant," or "unstamped migrant" to describe people who did not enter a country following traditional legal procedures but are not necessarily criminal.

What are the hypernyms for Illegal immigrant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Illegal immigrant

  • Every unskilled illegal immigrant who enters the United States for work drives up healthcare costs for every American. And, every illegal immigrant we turn a blind eye toward weakens the rule of law our country is founded on.
    Elton Gallegly
  • When a law enforcement officer apprehends an illegal immigrant, it makes no sense to simply release that individual who has been breaking our laws with no threat of sanction or penalty.
    Bobby Jindal
  • An estimated 7 million illegal immigrants were residing in the United States in January 2000. This is double the size of the illegal immigrant population in January 1990 and constitutes 2.5 percent of the total U.S. population of just over 281 million.
    Gary Miller

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