Simple Definition of migratory

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migratory

adjective

ˈmaɪgrəˌtori How to pronounce migratory (audio)
British maɪˈgreɪtəri
: moving from one place to another at different times of the year : migrating regularly
migratory birds
migratory [=(more commonly) migrant] workers

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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/migratory. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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