MIGRATORY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

migratory

adjective

ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of migratory

as in migrant

having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter

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Recent Examples of migratory Depending on the destination and season, fly-out excursions might bring travelers within sight of brown bears, moose, wolves, and an impressive array of migratory birds. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 saved the Canada goose, as well as hundreds of other bird species, by putting limits on which and when migratory birds could be hunted or taken. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Certain species like raptors, which fly at turbine height, and migratory birds, which travel along the same, predictable routes, are particularly vulnerable to this. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Ramsar Convention, agreement adopted in the eponymous city of Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971, with the goal of protecting wetlands as both complex ecosystems and habitats for migratory birds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for migratory

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migrant

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For generations, the idea of building physical border barriers in the Big Bend region was thought unnecessary because of the harsh, mountainous landscape that naturally limited migrant traffic.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
As part of his plea deals, Kindelan Hernandez agreed to cooperate with authorities by providing information about the Cuban-American crime network and its migrant-smuggling operations in South Florida and Mexico.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

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