Migration Patterns

noun the state of being spread out or scattered

• The dispersal of seeds by wind is an important factor in plant reproduction.
• The dispersal of people in the crowd made it hard to find my friends.
• The dispersal of snacks at the party was a hit with everyone.
• The dispersal of rumors can cause a lot of confusion and misunderstandings.

noun a region suffering from prolonged drought and dust storms, especially one in the central United States in the 1930s

• The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American and Canadian prairies during the 1930s.
• My grandparents used to tell me stories about living through the Dust Bowl and how it affected their farm.
• Back in the day, the Dust Bowl was like a giant dirt party that nobody wanted to attend.
• After the economic crash, the company's financial situation resembled a Dust Bowl, with no signs of growth or recovery.

noun a region in the central part of the United States, typically including states such as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

• The Middle West region of the United States is known for its agricultural production.
• I heard the weather in the Middle West is pretty unpredictable.
• People from the Middle West are sometimes called 'Midwesterners'.
• Her thoughts were always somewhere in the Middle West, nostalgic for the simplicity of her childhood.

noun the practice of moving from place to place in search of food and resources, without having a permanent home

• Nomadism is the traditional way of life for many indigenous tribes.
• My friend is really into nomadism and loves to travel and live off the grid.
• Some people think nomadism is cool because you get to see so many different places.
• In a world full of constant change, embracing a sense of nomadism can be liberating.

noun a small songbird with a melodious song

• The warbler is a small, insect-eating bird known for its beautiful song.
• I saw a cute little warbler in the park today, it was singing so sweetly.
• That warbler is one talented bird, it can hit all the high notes!
• Her voice was like a warbler, delicate and melodious.

noun Population stabilization refers to the process of maintaining a stable population size by ensuring that the number of births equals the number of deaths.

• Population stabilization is a key goal in sustainable development strategies.
• We need to work on stabilizing the population to ensure a better future for everyone.
• Let's get the population under control so we can avoid overcrowding.
• Just like a ship needs ballast for stability, our society needs population stabilization for balance.

noun a zoogeographical region comprising Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and Africa north of the Sahara.

adjective relating to or denoting a zoogeographical region comprising Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and Africa north of the Sahara.

• The Palearctic realm is one of the eight biogeographic realms on Earth.
• I learned about the Palearctic region in my geography class.
• Have you ever been to any countries in the Palearctic zone?
• Exploring the Palearctic realm of knowledge opened up new horizons for me.

noun a name used to refer to a place or people by foreigners or outsiders, often differing from the name used by the inhabitants themselves

• An exonym is a name used by one group of people for another group's geographical location.
• People often use exonyms without realizing they are different from the actual local names.
• I always get confused when locals use exonyms instead of the official names of places.
• Using exonyms can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications between different cultures.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Family-based immigration allows for individuals to sponsor certain family members to come live in the country.
• My cousin was able to move here thanks to family-based immigration.
• Dude, family-based immigration is the way to go if you want your family close by.
• In a way, family-based immigration is like building a support system with your loved ones around you.

noun a member of the Acoma people

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Acoma people or their culture

• The Acomanian culture dates back centuries and is known for its rich traditions.
• I heard there's a festival in Acomanian village next weekend, wanna go?
• That Acomanian dish was so good, I can't wait to have it again.
• Her dance moves were so fluid and graceful, like a true Acomanian performer.

noun a family of languages spoken in North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and Southwest Asia, including Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, and Hausa

• The study of afro-asiatic languages is a fascinating field of linguistics.
• I find afro-asiatic languages really interesting to learn about.
• Afro-asiatic languages are so cool to dive into.
• Exploring afro-asiatic languages is like uncovering hidden treasures of human communication.

noun a term used in Indian English to refer to someone who is considered to be a newcomer or inexperienced in a particular field

• Afterwale is a term used in Indian cuisine to refer to dishes made with leftover food from previous meals.
• I always look forward to the afterwale dishes my mom makes with last night's dinner leftovers.
• Let's heat up some afterwale and binge-watch our favorite show tonight.
• The afterwale of the project was a new initiative that brought unexpected success.