Migration

Pronunciation: /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

Definitions of migration

noun the act or process of moving from one place to another, typically for work or living purposes

Example Sentences

A1 Birds fly south for the winter in a process called migration.

A2 The migration of people from rural areas to cities is a common phenomenon.

B1 The government implemented new policies to regulate migration patterns.

B2 The economic impact of mass migration can be significant.

C1 The study examined the social implications of global migration trends.

C2 International organizations work together to address issues related to forced migration.

Examples of migration in a Sentence

formal The government implemented new policies to regulate migration patterns.

informal People are moving to different countries for better opportunities.

slang I heard a lot of folks are 'migrating' to the city for work.

figurative The migration of ideas from one culture to another can lead to beautiful innovations.

Grammatical Forms of migration

• past tense: migrated
• plural: migrations
• comparative: more migration
• superlative: most migration
• present tense: migrates
• future tense: will migrate
• perfect tense: has migrated
• continuous tense: is migrating
• singular: migration
• positive degree: migration
• infinitive: to migrate
• gerund: migrating
• participle: migrating

Origin and Evolution of migration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'migration' originates from the Latin word 'migratio', which means 'a moving from one place to another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'migration' has come to encompass not just the physical movement of people or animals from one place to another, but also the concept of seasonal movement or regular movement patterns.