The term 'leave the country' can be expressed in two ways: EMIGRATE (8 letters) and SECEDE (6 letters). Emigration is the process of leaving one's home country to settle in another, while secession is the act of withdrawing from a political union or organization. Both terms refer to the same concept of leaving one's home country, but they have different implications. Emigration is usually voluntary, while secession is often seen as a more drastic measure.