ALL meanings of brain drain
brain drain
B b - singular noun brain drain When people talk about a brain drain, they are referring to the movement of a large number of scientists or academics away from their own country to other countries where the conditions and salaries are better. 4
- noun brain drain the emigration of scientists, technologists, academics, etc, for better pay, equipment, or conditions 3
- noun brain drain depletion of the intellectual or professional resources of a country, region, etc., esp. through emigration 3
- noun brain drain a loss of trained professional personnel to another company, nation, etc., that offers greater opportunity. 1
- noun brain drain mass emigration of skilled people 1
- noun brain drain The migration of educated or talented people from less economically advanced areas to more economically advanced areas, especially to large cities or richer countries. 0