group of emigrants; colonists
Refers to an organized group of people who emigrate together, often for settlement or colonization. The term can apply to historical or modern contexts.
In the 19th century, many groups of emigrants traveled to America.
That group of colonists started farming in the new land.
Compound of 移民 (emigrant, emigration) and 団 (group, body). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for naming organized groups.