migratory
mig
ˈmaɪg
maig
ra
to
ˌtɔ
taw
ry
ri
ri
British pronunciation
/ma‍ɪɡɹˈætəɹˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "migratory"in English

migratory
01

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

example
Examples
Geese are migratory birds that fly south for the winter.
Monarch butterflies follow a migratory path across North America.
02

regularly travelling from one place to another, often following seasonal work opportunities

example
Examples
Migratory farm workers move from state to state following the harvest season.
The migratory lifestyle of fishermen requires living on boats for months.
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