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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreen card
/ˈɡriːn kɑːrd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An identity card issued to a foreign national denoting permanent residency in the United States.
"She finally received her green card after living and working in New York for five years." - 2
Permit or authorization to live and work permanently in a country.
"The employment package includes sponsorship for a green card."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in the United States, derived from the actual pale green color of the identification card (Form I-551) issued to permanent residents starting in 1950. Over decades, 'green card' became a ubiquitous metonym for lawful permanent residency in the United States, transcending its physical color even when the card's design changed.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Green card" is said worldwide
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carte verte
Transliteration: kart vɛʁt
"Il a obtenu sa carte verte après de longues années d'attente."
Green Card
Transliteration: ɡriːn kɑːrd
"Sie hat die Green Card gewonnen und zieht in die USA."
carta verde
Transliteration: ˈkarta ˈverde
"Ha fatto richiesta per la carta verde per lavorare negli Stati Uniti."
tarjeta de residencia
Transliteration: taɾˈxeta de reziˈdensja
"Con la tarjeta de residencia puede vivir permanentemente en el país."
cartão verde
Transliteration: kaʁˈtãw ˈveʁdʒi
"Ele conseguiu o cartão verde e agora pode morar legalmente nos Estados Unidos."
ग्रीन कार्ड
Transliteration: grīn kārḍ
"अमेरिका में स्थायी रूप से रहने के लिए ग्रीन कार्ड जरूरी है।"
绿卡
Transliteration: lǜ kǎ
"拿到绿卡后，他就可以在美国永久居留了。"
영주권
Transliteration: yeongjugwon
"그는 미국 영주권을 취득하기 위해 신청서를 제출했다."
グリーンカード
Transliteration: guriin kaado
"彼女はグリーンカードを取得して米国に移住した。"
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