migratory

adjective
UK: /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tər.i/
US: /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

  1. Describes animals that move from one place to another at different times of the year.

    1. Many birds are migratory and fly south in the winter.
    2. The migratory patterns of these geese are influenced by the availability of food.

  2. Relating to or characterized by migration; regularly moving from place to place.

    1. The tribe led a migratory life, following the herds.
    2. The migratory nature of the workforce makes it difficult to establish long-term community ties.

Synonyms

wandering nomadic itinerant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "migratory" in English means: Describes animals that move from one place to another at different times of the year., Relating to or characterized by migration; regularly moving from place to place..

The phonetic transcription of "migratory" is /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tər.i/ in British English and /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "migratory": wandering, nomadic, itinerant.

Example usage of "migratory": "Many birds are migratory and fly south in the winter.". More examples on the page.