What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

A. Emigration means to permanently leave one area or country; immigration means to another area or country.
B. Immigration means to permanently relocate; emigration is temporary relocation
C. Immigration means to leave one country; emigration is to enter another country
D. The two terms are interchangeable

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A. Emigration means to permanently leave one area or country; immigration means to another area or country.