Synonyms for

Migrants

Verb / ˈmaɪgrʌnts / Another word for migrants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Migrants are people who move from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

Synonyms & similar words

migrator migrant immigrants emigrants transients nomads wanderers travelers tramps hobos vagrants drifters roamers itinerants wayfarers pilgrims sojourners refugees exiles evacuees fugitives

Synonyms by register

Formal

immigrants displaced persons refugees transients

Informal

newcomers travelers wanderers drifters

Literary

sojourners nomads wayfarers

Antonyms

natives residents settlers indigenous locals inhabitants

Common collocations

  • economic migrants
  • climate migrants
  • undocumented migrants
  • migrants rights
  • migrants workers
  • migrants crisis
  • migrants flow

Word family

noun migrant
verb migrate
adjective migratory
adverb migratorily

Usage note

The term 'migrant' generally refers to someone who moves from one place to another, often across borders, for various reasons. It can be a neutral term but may carry connotations depending on the context and the specific group being discussed.

Example sentences

  1. The migrants left their home country to find a better life.
  2. The migrant workers traveled across the country for seasonal work.
  3. Some migrants come to America for a new beginning.
  4. Many migrants leave their families behind to find work.
  5. Migrants face many challenges when moving to a new country.

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