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overseas

/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/

Meanings
adjective adverb
Abroad.

Examples :

"He emigrated and now lives overseas."
"Overseas branches of the company are doing well."
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branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

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communities noun

/kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

""Different immigrant communities in the city often maintain their own unique cultural traditions and languages." "

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration travelled

travelled verb

/ˈtɹævl̩d/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"Last summer, my family travelled to France for vacation. "

Illustration ethnicities

ethnicities noun

/ɛθˈnɪsɪtiz/ /ɛθˈnɪsətiz/

The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

"Our school celebrates the diverse ethnicities of its students with a yearly cultural festival, showcasing food, music, and traditions from around the world. "

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affiliations noun

/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃənz/

The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.

"Maria listed her professional affiliations on her resume, including her membership in the American Medical Association and the Society for Pediatricians. "

Illustration resident

resident noun

/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

Illustration company

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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nationalities noun

/ˌnæʃənˈælətiz/ /ˌnæʃənˈælətɪz/

Membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise.

"At the international school, students represent a variety of nationalities, including American, Japanese, and Brazilian. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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emigrated verb

/ˈɛmɪɡreɪtɪd/

To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

"My grandparents emigrated from Italy to America in the 1950s. "