Why do Brits and Americans have a special term instead of just using Immigrant?

      • Ogmios@sh.itjust.works
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        2 days ago

        Do you seriously need someone to explain to you why there are multiple words with similar meanings in the world?

        • Windex007@lemmy.world
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          2 days ago

          They aren’t used interchangeably so this implies a different definition or at least distinct connotations.

        • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
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          2 days ago

          well when you challenge an opinion you usually offer an alternative opinion.

          • Ogmios@sh.itjust.works
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            2 days ago

            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.

            • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
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              2 days ago

              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.