the immigration into a country of scientists, technologists, academics, etc, attracted by better pay, equipment, or conditions
brain gain in American English
noun
an increase in the number of highly trained, foreign-born professionals entering a country to live and work where greater opportunities are offered
Word origin
[1965–70; modeled on braindrain]This word is first recorded in the period 1965–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Coriolis effect, double-book, hired gun, no-fault, red-eye
Examples of 'brain gain' in a sentence
brain gain
Residents are calling the influx into the city the 'brain gain', he said.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In the recent past we have achieved a 'brain gain'.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Terms like "brain drain" and "brain gain" don't adequately describe this exciting evolution.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Cities and towns must implement 'brain gain' policies to help boost regional growth, it adds.