migratory

adjective

ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce migratory (audio)
Definition of migratorynext
as in migrant
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter

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Recent Examples of migratory The Roseate Spoonbill is a migratory bird that makes its way to South Carolina during the spring and summer. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 There are both migratory and non-migratory populations, and the migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus) was listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List in 2022. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Artificial nighttime illumination can alter the behavior of migratory birds, insects and other nocturnal species that rely on moonlight and starlight to navigate, feed and reproduce, the coalition says. — Jean Lee, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 From Sri Lanka’s vibrant endemic species to the migratory birds of Malaysia and Kenya, here’s where to go for a brilliant birdwatching trip to remember. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for migratory
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  • Shah was sworn in in March on a promise to clean up national politics and address widespread grievances at the lack of opportunities for young people in Nepal, which relies on remittances sent home by migrant workers for around a quarter of its GDP.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Denmark's left-wing prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has sent shock waves throughout the European left after recent comments about the Scandinavian nation's — and the continent's — failure to deal with radical Islam among migrant communities.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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