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# irregular migrant

phrase (noun phrase: an irregular migrant, irregular migrants)

«irregular migrant» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official) a person who has come into or stays in a country without the official permission or papers.

### In the lessons

Used by governments, the UN, charities and some news outlets to avoid «illegal immigrant», which many think is harsh. Register: official, news; all regions, especially Europe and the UK.

### Examples

- News: The boat carried forty irregular migrants.
- The report counts irregular migrants arriving by sea.
- Charities give food and medical help to irregular migrants.
- The minister promised new rules for irregular migrants.
- Teacher: «Irregular migrant» and «illegal immigrant» describe the same situation in different words.
- Some irregular migrants later apply to stay as refugees.

### Note

It does not mean «unusual traveller». Different words for the same people show different attitudes, so news choices matter. Plain words: someone without permission to be in the country.