migration

migration is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /maɪgˈreɪʃǝn/

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• Hyphenation: mi‧gra‧tion

Noun

Singular migration

Plural migrations

1. (countable & uncountable) A migration is a large movement, usually of people or animals, to a new living place.

   Every fall, the birds begin their migration from the cold northern areas to the southern regions where they will spend the winter.

Related words

• migrate
• immigration