brain gain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breyn geyn]
- /breɪn geɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breyn geyn]
- /breɪn geɪn/

Definitions of brain gain words

noun brain gain the immigration into a country of scientists, technologists, academics, etc, attracted by better pay, equipment, or conditions 3
noun brain gain an increase in the number of highly trained, foreign-born professionals entering a country to live and work where greater opportunities are offered. 1
noun brain gain An increase in the number of skilled workers in a country as a result of immigration. 0

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Origin of brain gain

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; modeled on brain drain

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Parts of speech for Brain gain

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brain gain popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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