Migration

/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for the purpose of settling in a new location.

The migration of birds south for the winter is a well-known natural phenomenon.

the process of moving from one country or region to another in order to live there permanently or temporarily.

The migration of refugees from war-torn areas has increased dramatically in recent years.

the transfer of data or applications from one computer system to another.

The migration of our website to a new server was completed without any downtime.

a periodic, often seasonal, movement of a group of organisms, particularly in response to environmental changes.

The migration of wildebeests across the Serengeti is an incredible sight during the rainy season.

the act or process of moving from one place to another, especially on a large scale.

Urban migration towards cities is becoming a significant trend in many developing countries.

From Latin 'migratio', meaning 'a change of residence'.

mass migration

A large-scale movement of people from one place to another.

migration policy

A government's approach to managing and regulating the movement of people.

bird migration

The regular seasonal movement of bird species between breeding and wintering grounds.

immigration

The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

emigration

The act of leaving one's resident country with the intent to settle elsewhere.

refugee

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The process of relocating quickly.

They pulled off a migration to the coast just before the storm hit.

A temporary move to a more favorable place.

After college, he was on a migration to the city for a better job.