migration

noun

mi·​gra·​tion mī-ˈgrā-shən How to pronounce migration (audio)
Synonyms of migration
: the act, process, or an instance of migrating
watched the migration of the birds overhead
migrational
mī-ˈgrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce migration (audio)
adjective

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Taken together, the films deal with family, faith, memory, identity and migration, in forms that range from close-quarters drama to genre work. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 In those studies, silicon migration from the surrounding silicon carbide protective layer during reactor operation was suggested as the plausible source of the finding. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 He is considered a contemporary conceptual artist whose work explores themes of migration, colonialism and being gay. — David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Build crypto-agility and begin planning post-quantum migration. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for migration

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French, from Latin migration-, migratio, from migratus (past participle of migrare to migrate) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at migrate

First Known Use

circa 1527, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of migration was circa 1527

Phrases Containing migration

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migratetics
migration
migrationist
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“Migration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

migration

noun
mi·​gra·​tion
mī-ˈgrā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of migrating
2
: a group of individuals that are migrating

Medical Definition

migration

noun
mi·​gra·​tion mī-ˈgrā-shən How to pronounce migration (audio)
: the act, process, or an instance of migrating
migration of larval nematodes to the lungs

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