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Integrationswille

willingness to integrate

noun in-teh-gra-TSYOHNS-vi-leh Rare
People & Society Values

Usage Note

Integrationswille is a frequent buzzword in German immigration policy debates, denoting a migrant's genuine desire to participate in the host society's social, linguistic, and civic life. Critics argue the concept is often applied asymmetrically.

Examples

"Der Integrationswille der Einwanderer zeigte sich beim Sprachkurs."

Natural Translation

The immigrants' willingness to integrate was evident at the language course.

Literal Translation

The integration-will of-the immigrants showed itself at-the language-course.

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