adj
migratory
meye-GRAY-tuh-ree
adj
1
Relating to, or given to, migrating from place to place.
"Many migratory birds pass through this wetland every spring."
How to Use Migratory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes animals (or people) that regularly move between places, especially with the seasons.
Common pairings
migratory birds
migratory patterns
migratory species
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Etymology
From Latin migratorius, related to migrare ("to migrate").