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Meaning of migrant
A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.
Etymology of migrant
The word "migrant" comes from the Latin "migrare", which means "to move from one place to another", and the suffix "-ant", which forms an agent noun.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe people who move from one place to another, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various types of movements, such as seasonal, permanent, or forced migration.
Synonyms
immigrant
refugee
expatriate
emigrant
traveler
wanderer
nomad
vagabond
itinerant
transient
settler
colonist
alien
foreigner
nonnative
outsider
stranger
newcomer
arrival
entrant
incomer
sojourner
visitor
guest
transient worker
seasonal worker
migrant worker
displaced person
stateless person
asylum seeker
Definitions
- A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.
- * A person who moves from one region to another, especially in search of food or suitable living conditions.
Usage Examples
- The migrant workers traveled from the countryside to the city in search of better job opportunities.
- * The migrant birds fly thousands of miles each year to reach their breeding grounds.
- * The government has implemented policies to support migrant families and help them integrate into the local community.
Antonyms
resident
native
citizen
inhabitant
local
settler
stay-at-home
homebody
sedentary
stationary
static
stable
fixed
permanent
nonmigratory
indigenous
aboriginal
autochthonous
immobile
unmoving