migration
Translation
migration
Examples
The annual migration of birds is a natural wonder.
The annual migration of birds is a natural wonder.
Economic factors often drive human migration.
Economic factors often drive human migration.
Data migration to the new server is complete.
Data migration to the new server is complete.
Grammar Patterns
((migration)) of (sth./sb.) the movement of a large number of people or animals The migration of birds is a natural wonder.
((migration)) from... to... movement from one place to another We studied migration from Europe to America.
Similar Words
Synonyms: movement, relocation, resettlement; Antonyms: settlement, stability
Etymology
From Latin 'migratio', from 'migrare' meaning 'to move from one place to another'. The suffix '-tion' indicates an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'my great journey' (mi-gra-tion) to remember the concept of moving to a new place.