Migrating: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒ
Add to dictionary

migrating

 

[ maษชหˆษกreษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

acting of moving

Migrating refers to the process of moving from one place to another, often in search of better living conditions or resources. This term is frequently used to describe the seasonal movement of animals, particularly birds, that travel long distances to breed and find food. In a human context, migration can involve relocating to a different country or region for various reasons, including employment opportunities, education, or escaping conflict. The phenomenon of migration plays a significant role in shaping cultures, economies, and ecosystems.

Synonyms

emigrating, moving, relocating, travelling

Examples of usage

  • Birds are migrating south for the winter.
  • Many families are migrating to urban areas for work.
  • The company is migrating its data to the cloud.
  • Fish migrate upstream to spawn.

Translations

Translations of the word "migrating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น migrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจเฅ€เคฏ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช migrieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermigrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะณั€ัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ migrujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปไฝใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท migrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ migrando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถรง etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ฃผํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ migrace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ migrรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ็งป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ migracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉัˆั–ะฟ ะฑะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miqrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ migrando

Etymology

The word 'migrate' originates from the Latin word 'migratus,' the past participle of 'migrฤre,' which means 'to wander' or 'to move from one place to another.' The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe both animals and humans moving to different regions. The concept of migration encompasses various forms of movement, including seasonal movements in wildlife and more permanent relocations in human populations. Over the years, migration has become an important topic in sociology, economics, and environmental science, as it reflects changes in societal dynamics, global interconnections, and ecological patterns. With the rise of globalization, the frequency and scale of migration have increased, necessitating discussions about immigration policies, cultural integration, and economic impacts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,465, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.