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单词 migratory
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migratory

adjective

mi·​gra·​to·​ry ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce migratory (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by migration
2
: wandering, roving

Synonyms

  • migrant
  • mobile
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Example Sentences

most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter
Recent Examples on the Web The Continental Divide Trail wraps around two sides of North Park while the valley's waterways provide a pristine habitat for trout, migratory birds and lots of moose. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Now, herds of grazing sheep are helping to restore the region’s wetlands, attracting migratory birds – and more tourists – to the area. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, in California’s Coachella Valley — which has 120 golf courses all on its own — one Palm Springs course will soon become a nature preserve, with a botanic garden, walking trails and floating docks for migratory birds. Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Because of the time of year the virus was found in California, Lamberski said the infected Canada geese probably were resident rather than migratory birds. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2022 In terms of migratory feats, hummers go the farthest of any bird in proportion to body length, according to LeBaron. Janaya Wecker, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2022 Hunters, as well as Indigenous experts at the Wildlife Department continue to work alongside local and international biologists on projects that look at migratory behavior, anatomy and the impact of noise and seismic activity. Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 Bright lights in cities can draw some species of birds away from their migratory routes, and exposure to blue light at night can disrupt humans' circadian rhythms, hurting sleep quantity and quality. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022 In recent decades, the Sámi have fought — often unsuccessfully — to protect their lands against the extraction of minerals and timber, their migratory routes from development and their traditional reindeer herding practices from state control. New York Times, 17 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

migratory

adjective

mi·​gra·​to·​ry ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce migratory (audio)
1
: moving from one place to another
migratory workers
migratory birds
2
: of or relating to migration
a bird's migratory route

migratory

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • migrant
  • nomadic
  • traveling
  • peregrine
  • mobile
  • travelling
  • itinerant
  • vagrant
  • vagabond
  • roaming
  • peripatetic
  • roving
  • tramp
  • ranging
  • wayfaring
  • wandering
  • ambulatory
  • walking
  • meandering
  • errant
  • ambulant
  • fugitive
  • drifting
  • sauntering
  • gadabout
  • footloose
  • strolling
  • gallivanting
  • traipsing
  • rambling
  • galavanting
  • fiddle-footed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • resident
  • nonmigratory
  • stationary
  • immobile
  • nonmigrant
  • sedentary
  • fixed
  • established
  • fast
  • settled
  • rooted
  • set
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