migrant
/ˈmaɪɡɹənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: migrants
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A migratory animal, in particular a migratory bird.
Noun
Examples
Gilbert White writes, "I have consulted a sportsman who tells me that […] often there are amongst them little parties of small blue doves which he calls rockiers. The food of these numberless migrants was beechmast and some acorns."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Migratory.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “migrant” mean?
A migratory animal, in particular a migratory bird.
Is “migrant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.