Meaning of the word migration in English
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migration
US /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
seasonal movement of animals from one region to another
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The annual migration of wildebeest across the Serengeti is a spectacular sight.
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Bird migration patterns are changing due to climate change.
2.
movement of people from one place to another (often across a border) with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily in a new location
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Economic factors often drive human migration.
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The country has seen a significant increase in rural-to-urban migration.
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