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Definition of Migrant
1. Adjective. Habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work. "Migratory workers"
2. Noun. Traveler who moves from one region or country to another.
Generic synonyms: Traveler, Traveller
Specialized synonyms: Departer, Goer, Leaver, Emigrant, Emigre, Emigree, Outgoer, Evacuee, Immigrant, Rusher, Colonist, Settler
Derivative terms: Migrate, Migrate
Definition of Migrant
1. a. Migratory.
Definition of Migrant
1. Noun. A migratory bird or other animal. ¹
2. Noun. Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another. ¹
3. Adjective. Migratory. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Migrant
1. one that migrates [n -S] - See also: migrates
Lexicographical Neighbors of Migrant
Literary usage of Migrant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Auk: Quarterly Journal of Ornithology by American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club (1900)
"Very abundant migrant. In 1899, arrived March 13 ; another wave April 15. 161.
... Usually a tolerably common migrant. Failed to observe any in 1899. 162. ..."
2. The Wilson Bulletin by Wilson Ornithological Club, Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Wilson Ornithological Society (1904)
"Common spring migrant. In the fall a few were seen in Central Park only. 123.
... Tolerably common migrant in. Central Park. 128. Dendroica palmarum. ..."
3. From Education to Work: A Difficult Transition for Young Adults With Low by Canadian Policy Research Networks (2005)
"Figure 4.9 allows us to look at the migrant gap and how it changes from one group
to another in a more systematic way. In six countries, the gap in ..."
4. Indivisible Human Rights: The Relationship of Political and Civil Rights to by Human Rights Watch (Organization, Human Rights Watch (Organization) (1992)
"A chronicle of abuses against migrant laborers would be an extremely lengthy ...
South Africa hosts hundreds of thousands of Mozambican migrant workers and ..."
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