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

    • Ogmios@sh.itjust.works
      1125·
      8 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
        42·
        8 days ago

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

      • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
        167·
        8 days ago

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

        • Ogmios@sh.itjust.works
          722·
          8 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
            125·
            8 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.