migration

word

Definition

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often due to changes in weather, food, or living conditions.

Usage & Nuances

Common in scientific, news, and academic contexts. Used for both animals (bird, fish migrations) and humans (migration between countries or cities). Not the same as 'immigration' (entering a country to live) or 'emigration' (leaving a country). Often combined with 'seasonal', 'internal', 'mass', or 'human'.

Spanish: migraciónPortuguese (BR): migraçãoPortuguese (PT): migraçãoChinese (Simplified): 迁移 - 迁徙Chinese (Traditional): 遷移 - 遷徙Hindi: प्रवासArabic: هجرة

Example Sentences

Migration happens when people move to a new country for better jobs.

basic

Birds make long migration journeys every year.

basic

Climate change affects animal migration patterns.

basic

The city has changed a lot due to recent migration.

natural

Technology is making migration between countries easier than ever.

natural

Every spring, there’s a huge migration of butterflies passing through our town.

natural