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Migration: Definition, Examples & Common Uses (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：people moving to settle elsewhere (migration)
migration
/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/
n.
The movement of people to live in a new place, often for work, study, or a better life.
people moving to settle elsewhere
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/ˈpiːpl ˈmuːvɪŋ tə ˈsetl ˌelsˈweə(r)/
n.
This refers to the process where individuals or groups leave their usual place of residence to establish a new life in a different region or country, typically driven by factors like economic opportunity, education, or improved living conditions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'migrāre' meaning 'to move, change residence' + the noun-forming suffix '-tion'. The root 'migr-' conveys the core idea of moving from one place to another.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'My GRAnd trip' (sounds like mi-GRA-tion) — a big move to a new nation.
📖 Example
The migration of young people from rural villages to big cities is a common trend in many developing countries.
The migration of young people from rural villages to big cities is a common trend in many developing countries.
🔗 Collocations
mass migration – a large-scale movement of people from one area to another
rural-to-urban migration – the movement of populations from countryside areas to cities
migration policy – a government's set of rules and laws regarding the movement of people into and out of a country
🔄 Synonyms
relocation (n.) – the act of moving to a new place to live or work
resettlement (n.) – the process of settling in a new place, often organized or assisted
🚫 Antonyms
settlement (n.) – the act or state of establishing a permanent residence in a place
stagnation (n.) – a state of lack of movement, growth, or development
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'migration' originates from the Latin 'migrātiō', based on the verb 'migrāre' (to move, change residence). It entered English in the 16th century, initially describing human movement. Today, it is a fundamental concept in demography, ecology, and information technology, where 'data migration' describes the transfer of information between systems, showing how the term has evolved to describe both physical and digital movements.
Meaning 2：seasonal movement of animals (migration)
migration
/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/
n.
The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for feeding or breeding.
seasonal movement of animals
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/ˈsiːzənl ˈmuːvmənt əv ˈænɪmlz/
n.
This describes the regular, often long-distance, journey undertaken by many animal species between different geographical areas at specific times of the year, primarily for purposes like finding food, breeding, or escaping harsh weather.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Every autumn, we can witness the spectacular migration of geese flying south in a V-formation.
Every autumn, we can witness the spectacular migration of geese flying south in a V-formation.
🔗 Collocations
bird migration – the regular seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds
annual migration – a migration that happens once every year
migration route – the specific path or corridor used by animals during their seasonal journey
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
sedentariness (n.) – the state of remaining in one place; not migratory
residence (n.) – the fact of living in a particular place permanently
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