Meaning & use
Migrants
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People who move from one place, region, or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
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The migrants crossed the border in search of better opportunities.
Seasonal migrants often follow the harvest from farm to farm.
A note on using this word
"Migrant" applies to both people and animals, and the plural is often used for groups moving across borders in search of work or refuge.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Animals that move seasonally from one region to another.
Migrants such as geese travel thousands of miles each year.
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