migration
meye-GRAYSHN
Migration (noun) means the act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time. Example: “The migration of young families to coastal towns has changed local schools.”
noun
1
The act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.
"The migration of young families to coastal towns has changed local schools."
"Seasonal migration for farm work is common in many parts of the world."
"The migration of workers to cities reshaped the region's economy."
2
The seasonal movement of animals between breeding and feeding grounds.
"Each autumn, the migration of geese passes over our village."
"Scientists tag whales to track their yearly migration across the ocean."
"The wildebeest migration across the Serengeti is one of nature's great spectacles."
3
The process of moving data or systems from one platform to another.
"The migration to the new email system went smoothly overnight."
"Back up your files before the migration to the cloud begins."
"The database migration took the IT team all weekend."
How to use migration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process or event of moving — people, animals, or data — from one place or system to another.
Common pairings
bird migration
mass migration
data migration
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- Plural
- migrations
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Etymology
From Latin migratio, from migrare ("to migrate").
Related words
Rhymes for migration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “migration” mean?
The word “migration” means the act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time. In plain terms, the process or event of moving — people, animals, or data — from one place or system to another.
How do you pronounce “migration”?
“Migration” is pronounced meye-GRAYSHN (/maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “migration” in a sentence?
Here is “migration” used in a sentence: “The migration of workers to cities reshaped the region's economy.”
What part of speech is “migration”?
“Migration” is a noun.
Where does the word “migration” come from?
The word “migration” comes from Latin. From Latin migratio, from migrare ("to migrate").
Is “migration” a common word?
“Migration” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “migration” have?
“Migration” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving to live in a different place, often for a period of time.
What is the difference between "migration" and "immigration"?
"Migration" is the general movement of people or animals from one place to another. "Immigration" is narrower, referring only to people moving into a country to settle there.
What is the difference between "migration" and "emigration"?
"Emigration" is leaving one's own country to live elsewhere, viewed from the place of departure. "Migration" is the broader term for the movement itself, whether people are arriving, leaving, or moving seasonally.
What is the difference between "migration" and "migrating"?
"Migration" is a noun naming the act or event of moving, as in "bird migration." "Migrating" is the present participle or gerund form of the verb, used in phrases like "the birds are migrating."
What words commonly go with "migration"?
Common pairings include "mass migration," "seasonal migration," "bird migration," and "migration pattern." These describe both human resettlement and the seasonal movement of animals.
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