Why do Brits and Americans have a special term instead of just using Immigrant?
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Because “immigrant bad” and they don’t see themselves as bad.
Hear me out:
Maybe everything isn’t some conspiracy to hate others.
ah, so you have an alternative explanation?
Do you seriously need someone to explain to you why there are multiple words with similar meanings in the world?
well when you challenge an opinion you usually offer an alternative opinion.
Usually. But if the premise is particularly stupid I might choose to prompt the speaker to actually think about what they’ve said for a moment.
Or you could just read any of the numerous other comments here which offer other explanations.
i did think about it and it matches my experience. i will read the rest of the thread.
Edit: i have now read the rest of the thread. nobody seems to agree and i see no sources.
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I call any non-native citizen (anyone not born in my country) an import.
Like beer.
