migration
|mi-gra-tion|
B2
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
(migrate)
move from one place to another
Etymology
Etymology Information
'migration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'migratio', where 'migrare' meant 'to move from one place to another'.
Historical Evolution
'migratio' transformed into the Old French word 'migration', and eventually became the modern English word 'migration'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move from one place to another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often seasonally or periodically.
The migration of birds is a fascinating natural phenomenon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45