Migrate: meaning, definitions and examples
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migrate
[ หmaษชษกreษชt ]
to move
To move from one place to another, especially to a different country or region. It can also refer to animals moving seasonally from one region to another for feeding or breeding purposes.
Synonyms
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migrate |
Often used to describe the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another, especially birds and fish. It can also refer to people moving from one region or country to another.
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move |
A general term used when changing one's place of residence or location. It can also refer to physical movement or a change in position.
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relocate |
Typically used when referring to a more permanent move, often due to work or other long-term reasons. It's often used in a professional or formal context.
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journey |
Refers to traveling from one place to another, typically taking a rather long time. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a complex or challenging process.
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Examples of usage
- He decided to migrate to Canada for better job opportunities.
- Every winter, the birds migrate south to escape the cold weather.
- The wildebeest migrate in search of fresh grazing grounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "migrate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น migrar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธเฅ เคฌเคจเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช migrieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermigrasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะณััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ migracja
๐ฏ๐ต ็งปไฝใใ (ใใใ ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท migrer
๐ช๐ธ migrar
๐น๐ท gรถรง etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฃผํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฌุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ migrovat
๐ธ๐ฐ migrovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ็งป (qiฤnyรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ migrirati
๐ฎ๐ธ flytja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัั-าะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแชแแ (migratsia)
๐ฆ๐ฟ miqrasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ migrar
Etymology
The word 'migrate' originated from the Latin word 'migratus', which means 'to change one's place of residence'. The concept of migration has been a fundamental part of human and animal behavior throughout history, driven by factors such as environmental changes, economic opportunities, and social reasons.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,430, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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