premigration
adjective
pre·mi·gra·tion
ˌprē-mī-ˈgrā-shən 
variants
or pre-migration
: existing or occurring before a migration
In each case, pre-migration factors and selective migration go a long way to explaining group success …—
Stephen Steinberg
Stephen SteinbergBy August, the [sandhill cranes] are drawn once again by the urge to flock together, and begin forming large pre-migration groups that stage in many areas throughout the state …—Rob Zimmer
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In the premigration phase, indicators consisted of parental social class, type of employment and whether the participant lived with their family of origin.
—Matthew M. Kurtz, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2023
Matthew M. Kurtz, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2023
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“Premigration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premigration. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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