Landflucht
rural exodus, flight from the countryside
noun LANT-flookht Rare
Usage Note
Landflucht is the sociological term for the long-term migration of people from rural areas to cities in search of employment and opportunities. It is a central topic in German regional policy discussions.
Examples
"Die anhaltende Landflucht bedroht viele kleine Gemeinden in Ostdeutschland."
Natural Translation
The ongoing rural exodus threatens many small communities in eastern Germany.
Literal Translation
The continuing rural-exodus threatens many small communities in East-Germany.
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