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

  • Ogmios
    1226·
    1 month ago

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

    • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
      167·
      1 month ago

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

      • Ogmios
        723·
        1 month 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
          125·
          1 month 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.

    • Windex007@lemmy.world
      42·
      1 month ago

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