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[–] Karys 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Just because people only use it when others are migrating between countries does not mean this is not the proper term. You can use this verb with any scale or size of location, it does not change the meaning of the verb.

Edit: from Merriam Webster: to leave one's place of residence or country -- place of residence takes precedence