emigratory

/ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪtɔri/ or /ˌɛmɪˈɡreɪtɔːri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of emigration, especially to a distant or foreign country

“The emigratory birds arrived in their wintering grounds in large flocks.”

2. noun

a person or group that emigrates, especially to a distant or foreign country

“The emigratory community struggled to adjust to their new life in a foreign land.”

Synonyms

  • immigratory
  • migratory

Antonyms

  • resident
  • sedentary