migration
/maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: migrations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự di chuyển đến sống ở nơi khác trong một thời gian
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.
Noun
Examples
Many of these classic methods are still used, with some modern improvements. For example, with the aid of special microphones and automated sound detection software, ornithologists recently reported […] that pine siskins (Spinus pinus) undergo an irregular, nomadic type of nocturnal migration.
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).
Common questions
What does “migration” mean?
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
Is “migration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.