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influx
[ in-fluhks ]
noun
- act of flowing in.
- an inflow ( outflux ):
an influx of tourists.
Synonyms: ,
- the place at which one stream flows into another or into the sea.
- the mouth of a stream.
influx
/ ˈɪˌڱʌ /
noun
- the arrival or entry of many people or things
- the act of flowing in; inflow
- the mouth of a stream or river
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of influx1
Example Sentences
Mr Taylor also warned that Tawila was struggling to cope with the influx of people fleeing their homes.
The government estimates that by September, an additional 70,000 extra places and 35,000 staff will be needed to cope with the influx of families wanting spaces and more hours.
There has been an influx in seriously wounded patients arriving at the clinic since last Sunday, when Israeli warplanes attacked al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza City.
They might be especially perturbed when reminded that the high quality of American health care depends largely on the influx of medical doctors and researchers from around the world.
Ever since EU countries saw an influx of irregular migrants in 2015-16, they have sought to reform asylum rules.
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