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Definition of Migration
1. Noun. The movement of persons from one country or locality to another.
Specialized synonyms: Emigration, Expatriation, Out-migration, Immigration, In-migration, Gold Rush
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Derivative terms: Migrate, Migrational
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Derivative terms: Migrate, Migrational
2. Noun. A group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period).
3. Noun. (chemistry) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a molecule.
4. Noun. The periodic passage of groups of animals (especially birds or fishes) from one region to another for feeding or breeding.
Definition of Migration
1. n. The act of migrating.
Definition of Migration
1. Noun. moving a place to live to another place for a while ¹
2. Noun. seasonal moving for animals, birds or fishes to breed or find a new home ¹
3. Noun. (computing) changing a platform from an environment to another one ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Migration
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Migration
1. 1. Passing from one part to another, said of certain morbid processes or symptoms. Synonym: diapedesis. 3. Movement of a tooth or teeth out of normal position. 4. Movement of molecules during electrophoresis. Origin: L. Migro, pp. -atus, to move from place to place (05 Mar 2000)