migrant

/ˈmaɪɡrənt/
noun
  1. A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
    • The city has a large population of migrant workers from rural areas.
    • Many migrants travel across borders seeking safety and opportunity.
    • The organization provides legal help for migrants settling in a new country.
  2. An animal that moves from one region to another, often seasonally.
    • Birdwatchers track the arrival of spring migrants each year.
    • Some fish are ocean migrants, moving between fresh and salt water.
    • The Arctic tern is a long-distance migrant that travels from pole to pole.
adjective
  1. Moving from one place to another, especially seasonally or for work.
    • The region is home to many migrant bird species.
    • Migrant farmworkers follow the harvest from state to state.
    • Migrant families often face challenges accessing education and healthcare.
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