non-immigrant
UK/nɒn-'ɪmɪgr(ə)nt/US
Definitions
adj.
Relating to temporary entry to a country rather than permanent settlement
非移民的，临时入境的
n.
A person admitted to a country temporarily, not as a permanent resident
非移民（临时入境者）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednon- (not) + immigrant = not an immigrant. A US immigration term for someone entering temporarily (tourist, student, worker) without intending to settle — hence the non-immigrant visa.
Root migr still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.non-immigrant visa非移民签证
- 2.non-immigrant status非移民身份
- 3.non-immigrant category非移民类别
Example Sentences
- 1.
A tourist visa is a common type of non-immigrant visa.
- 2.
Students usually enter the country on non-immigrant status.