Migration and asylum are often in the headlines, but understanding the terminology can be a challenge. What’s the difference between “resettlement” and “relocation”? What does “return decision” mean in EU law? The EMN Glossary offers clear and reliable explanations of these and hundreds of other terms. It has been developed in collaboration with EU institutions, national experts, and international organisations like the UNHCR and IOM. It's designed to support shared understanding across borders — and across languages.

The EMN Glossary is now easier to explore thanks to a redesigned website with improved accessibility and search functions. You can look up terms alphabetically, by theme or keyword, and even search across definitions, notes and synonyms. The EMN Glossary app has also been updated to meet the needs of users on the go. It now includes definitions in more languages — such as French, Georgian, Ukrainian and Armenian — and offers full offline access, making it especially useful for people working in the field or without a stable internet connection. 

Whether you're writing a report or a news article, reading a policy paper, taking part in a debate, or simply trying to make sense of the latest developments, the EMN Glossary helps you find the right words and gain a clear understanding. Explore the Glossary today on this website or download the free app for Android and iOS to access trusted and easy-to-use terminology related to migration and asylum.