Synonyms for
Migration
Definition
The act of moving from one place to another, usually to find food or better living conditions.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- seasonal migration
- human migration
- animal migration
- bird migration
- mass migration
- internal migration
- international migration
Word family
Usage note
Migration refers to the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often with the intention of settling. Be mindful of the distinction between emigration (moving out of a country) and immigration (moving into a country).
Example sentences
- The butterflies' migration takes them from Canada to Mexico every year.
- My family's migration to the United States was a difficult journey.
- The wildebeest migration in Africa is a spectacular sight to see.
- The scientists studied the migration patterns of the whales.
- The family's migration to a new town was motivated by job opportunities.
Quotes
The swallow's migration is one of the wonders of the world.
Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety, and a better future.
The greatest migration in human history is the movement towards cities.