Definition

1. Noun:
   • The periodic movement of groups of animals from one region to another: This refers to the regular, often seasonal, journey of animals like birds or fish to different areas for purposes such as feeding or breeding.
   • (Chemistry) The movement within a molecule: In chemistry, it describes the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one position to another within the same molecule.
   • A group migrating together: This denotes a body of people moving collectively from one place to another, especially within a specific period.
   • The movement of people: This is the general process of persons relocating from one country or locality to another.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The annual migration of monarch butterflies is a spectacular natural event.
  • Scientists studied the migration of the methyl group within the compound.
  • The great migration of the 19th century shaped the demographics of the continent.
  • Urban migration has increased the population of cities dramatically.

Advanced Usage

• "Chain migration": A process where migrants follow paths established by previous migrants from their community.

  • The neighborhood's growth was largely due to chain migration from a single region.

• "Migration pattern": The typical route or behavior exhibited by a group during migration.

  • Researchers are tracking changes in the birds' migration patterns due to climate change.

Variants and Related Words

• Migrate (verb): To move from one region or habitat to another.

  • Many species migrate to warmer climates in winter.

• Migratory (adjective): Characterized by migration; undertaking migration.

  • The arctic tern is a famous migratory bird.

• Migrant (noun/adjective): A person or animal that migrates.

  • The camp provided aid to seasonal migrant workers.

Synonyms

• Relocation: The act of moving to a new place.
• Resettlement: The process of settling in a new place.
• Exodus: A mass departure of people.

Related Phrases

• "Migration route": The path taken by migrating animals or people.

  • The valley is a crucial migration route for elk.

• "Internal migration": Movement of people within a country.

  • Internal migration from rural to urban areas is a global trend.

Related Idioms

• "To vote with one's feet": To express dissatisfaction by leaving a place, often used in the context of migration.
  • Faced with poor opportunities, many young people voted with their feet and moved abroad.

Noun

1. the periodic passage of groups of animals (especially birds or fishes) from one region to another for feeding or breeding
2. (chemistry) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a molecule
3. a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period)
4. the movement of persons from one country or locality to another