There are many acceptable dictionary definitions of the word 'migrant'. One of the most widely accepted definitions is an animal that migrates. That is the definition of migrant.
A migrant is a person who moves from one place to another, typically to find work or better living conditions. It can also refer to animals that move from one region to another at different times of the year.
The opposite word of migrant is resident or native.
"Many temporary agricultural workers are considered migrants as they move from farm to farm to find employment."
Many migrants travel to other countries in search of better opportunities.
When a word suggests something beyond its definition it is a connotation.
The literal definition of a word is also called its denotation.
migrant
The word immigrant is derived from migrant.
Migrant
It is someone who is from somewhere else.
The opposite word of migrant is resident or native.
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migration,migrating are words for migrant
migrant camps are camps where they keep migrants.
Migrant
"Many temporary agricultural workers are considered migrants as they move from farm to farm to find employment."
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Sometimes you do. Often when you are stating the parameters of your study you will want to define your terms. You'll say something like "This study deals with migrant workers in the western United States in the 1930s. For the purpose of this essay, 'migrant workers' will be taken to mean . . ." and go on to define your term. Sometimes you will include the definition of an unusual word to show you actually know what it means. "This poem has an unusual use of zeugma, which is a figure of speech . . ."