maɪˈɡreɪnt

Definitions

1. noun

A person or animal that moves from one place to another, especially in search of work, food, or a better life.

“The migrant workers came to the town in search of employment.”

2. noun

An animal that migrates, especially a bird or a fish.

“The migratory birds flew over the forest.”

3. verb

To move from one place to another, especially in search of work or a better life.

“The family decided to migrate to the city for a better education.”

4. verb

To change the habitat or home of (an organism), especially to a new region or environment.

“The plant migrated to the north due to the warmer climate.”