Migrant:
* Broader term: A migrant is anyone who moves from one place to another, regardless of the reason or duration. This includes:
* Internal migration: Moving within a country (e.g., from one city to another).
* International migration: Moving from one country to another.
* Temporary migration: Moving for a limited time (e.g., for work or study).
* Permanent migration: Moving with the intention of staying permanently.
Immigrant:
* More specific term: An immigrant is someone who has permanently moved to a new country. This means they have made a permanent move and are now residing in that country.
In simpler terms:
* Migrant: Any person who moves, regardless of intention or duration.
* Immigrant: A person who has moved permanently to a new country.
Examples:
* A student who moves to another country for a semester is a migrant.
* A worker who moves to another country for a temporary job is a migrant.
* A family who moves to another country to live permanently is both a migrant and an immigrant.
It's important to use the terms appropriately to avoid confusion. Using "immigrant" when someone is only temporarily moving can be misleading and inaccurate.