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migrant

[ˈmaɪɡrənt]

migrant Definition

  • 1a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions
  • 2an animal that migrates

Using migrant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "migrant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city is home to a large population of economic migrants.

  • Example

    The migrant workers travel from farm to farm, picking crops.

  • Example

    The bird is a migrant that flies south for the winter.

migrant Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for migrant

Phrases with migrant

  • a person who enters a country without permission and/or stays there without legal authorization

    Example

    The government is cracking down on illegal migrants crossing the border.

  • a person who moves to a different place for work during a particular season

    Example

    Many agricultural workers are seasonal migrants, moving from farm to farm depending on the harvest.

  • a situation where large numbers of people are forced to leave their homes due to war, persecution, or other factors, often resulting in a humanitarian emergency

    Example

    The migrant crisis in Europe has led to debates about immigration policies and border control.

Origins of migrant

from Latin 'migrare', meaning 'to move from one place to another'

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Summary: migrant in Brief

A 'migrant' [ˈmaɪɡrənt] is a person or animal that moves from one place to another, often in search of better living conditions or resources. Examples include 'The city is home to a large population of economic migrants,' and 'The bird is a migrant that flies south for the winter.' The term encompasses phrases like 'illegal migrant,' referring to unauthorized entry into a country, and 'migrant crisis,' describing a humanitarian emergency caused by mass displacement.