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migratory
/ ˈmaɪɡrətərɪ, -trɪ /
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by migration
nomadic; itinerant
migratory
Traveling from one place to another at regular times of year, often over long distances. Salmon, whales, and swallows are all migratory animals.
Other Word Forms
- nonmigratory adjective
- premigratory adjective
- unmigrative adjective
- unmigratory adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of migratory1
Example Sentences
The warm spell is expected to give a temporary boost to nature as migratory birds arrive from afar and butterflies stretch their wings.
On Wednesday, the Colorado-based organization posted a YouTube video of the birds’ annual migratory trek across the ice to their breeding grounds.
Outdoor lighting can trap migratory birds and moths.
They are responsible for establishing binding measures for the conservation and sustainable management of highly migratory fish species.
The yellow-rumped warbler is a migratory songbird that spends its winters in Los Angeles.
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