C1noun 2K

Migration

🇬🇧 UK /["/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Migration

the movement every year of large numbers of birds or animals from one place to another

In simple words: Moving from one place to another, often for a long time.

Migration in a sentence

• the seasonal migration of blue whales
• the migration routes of birds
• migration from rural to urban areas
• It was one of the largest **mass migrations** in US history.
• **Net migration**— more people moving to the state than leaving—accounts for about two thirds of the population gain.
• The decline of the rural economy has caused urban migration.
• The rising level of poverty led to the migration of whole families to the capital and other big cities.
• the great waves of migration that took Europeans to the New World

How to use Migration

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about animals, people moving for better living conditions, or changes in climate. Less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'migrate' as 'my great journey' to remember moving from one place to another.

Related words

Collocations with Migration

• seasonal
• autumn
• fall
• wave
• occur
• take place
• increase
• path
• pattern
• route
• migration from
• migration to

Synonyms for Migration

• movement
• relocation
• emigration
• transmigration
• travel

Opposites of Migration

• stagnation
• settlement

Common mistakes with Migration

• Confused with 'immigration', which specifically refers to entering a new country.
• Using 'migration' only for animals, forgetting it applies to people too.
• Mispronouncing, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Migration

What does Migration mean?

Moving from one place to another, often for a long time.

What is the definition of Migration?

the movement every year of large numbers of birds or animals from one place to another

How do you use Migration in a sentence?

the seasonal migration of blue whales

Can you give another example of Migration?

the migration routes of birds

What are synonyms for Migration?

Common alternatives include movement, relocation, emigration, transmigration, travel.

What is the opposite of Migration?

Opposite meanings include stagnation, settlement.

What words go with Migration?

It commonly pairs with seasonal, autumn, fall, wave, occur, take place, increase, path, pattern, route, migration from, migration to.

What are common mistakes when using Migration?

Confused with 'immigration', which specifically refers to entering a new country. Using 'migration' only for animals, forgetting it applies to people too. Mispronouncing, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Migration?

US: /["/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Migration?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about animals, people moving for better living conditions, or changes in climate. Less common in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Migration?

"Migration" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.