noun · neutral
migration
/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/mi·GRA·tion
the regular movement of animals from one place to another, often seasonally
Examples
“The migration of birds to warmer areas is a common sight in autumn.”
“Scientists track whale migration routes to protect them.”
“Migration patterns can change because of climate shifts.”
Band 8 sentence
“Long-term studies show that migration timings are shifting as temperatures rise.”
Collocations
- seasonal migration
- migration route
- undertake migration
Word family
Common mistakes
The migration of birds are affected by weather.→The migration of birds is affected by weather.
Many people study immigration patterns of animals.→Many people study migration patterns of animals.
Say it for a higher band
5move→6movement→7+migration
Synonyms
movement
relocation
Easily confused
immigration
“Immigration policies affect how many people move to a country.”
emigration
“High unemployment led to a rise in emigration last year.”
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