Synonyms for

Migrations

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

Definition

The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

migration movement immigration emigration departure relocation exodus transmigration shift transfer flux mobility dispersal transference displacement flight journey pilgrimage voyage trek travel

Example sentences

  1. The migrations of the wildebeest are a popular sight in Africa.
  2. My grandparents' migration to the United States was a difficult journey.
  3. The bird's migration was caused by the changing weather patterns.
  4. The migration of the salmon upstream is an important part of their life cycle.
  5. The monarch butterfly's migration spans thousands of miles.

Quotes

  • The migration of birds is one of the most mysterious phenomena of nature. - Konrad Lorenz
  • Migration is as natural as breathing, as eating, as sleeping. It is part of life, part of nature. So we have to find a way of establishing a proper kind of scenario for modern migration to exist. - Doris Lessing
  • Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family. - Ban Ki-moon

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