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migratory

 
Dictionary: mi·gra·to·ry   (mī'grə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Characterized by migration; undergoing periodic migration: migratory birds.
  2. Of or relating to a migration.
  3. Roving; nomadic.

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  1. Moving from one habitat to another on a seasonal basis: migrant, migrational, transmigratory. See move/halt.
  2. Moving from one area to another in search of work: itinerant, migrant. See move/halt.

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Emanating from or pertaining to migration.

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IN BRIEF: Wandering.

pronunciation Many migratory birds fly from cold winter areas to warmer climates.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: used of animals that move seasonally
  Antonym: nonmigratory (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work
  Synonym: migrant

 
 
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