nonmigrant

/nɒnmɪˈɡrænt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or animal that does not migrate or move from one place to another at certain times of the year.

“The nonmigrant birds in the forest are abundant and easy to find.”

2. adjective

Not migrating or moving from one place to another at certain times of the year.

“The nonmigrant species of fish are more common in local rivers.”

3. adverb

In a way that does not migrate or move from one place to another at certain times of the year.

“Many nonmigrant species thrive in the region’s warm climate.”

Synonyms

  • resident
  • settled

Antonyms

  • migrant
  • nomadic