migration

noun

An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.

Movement in general.

(computing) Instance of changing a platform from an environment to another one.

(biochemistry) The movement of cells in particular directions to specific locations.

Roots

migraremigr- · Latin · to move, wander

Synonyms for migration

remigrationn intermigrationn emigrationn immigrationn expatriationn diapedesisn transmigrationn

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