bevándorló

Bevándorló is a Hungarian term that denotes an immigrant—an individual who moves to another country with the intention of settling there, typically for the long term or permanently. The word is formed from be- meaning “into” and vándorló, from vándorol “to migrate.” The noun bevándorló can be used alone or with an article (for example, egy bevándorló).

In Hungarian usage, bevándorló refers to a person who has relocated to Hungary from abroad. It is often contrasted with kivándorló (emigrant, someone who leaves Hungary) and with menekült (refugee) in contexts involving asylum and protection under international law. In policy and media language, bevándorló is the standard label for someone who has settled in Hungary from another country, while their legal status is determined by administrative categories such as long-term or permanent residence permits rather than a distinct “bevándorló” status.

Demographically, bevándorlók contribute to population and labor movements, with numbers and origins varying over time. The term is used in statistics, journalism, and public discourse to describe foreign-born residents, while distinctions are often made between temporary migrants, long-term residents, and naturalized citizens. The concept of bevándorló thus functions as a descriptive label rather than a formal legal category, reflecting social and demographic realities as well as policy debates.