Synonyms of migration

migration

noun

as in relocation

the act of moving or being moved out of one place and into another

The family spent months planning their migration to a new country.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relocation
• emigration
• departure
• resettlement
• dispersion
• displacement
• evacuation
• exodus
• diaspora
• deportation
• expulsion
• expatriation
• scattering
• banishment
• exile
• transportation
• exiting
• relegation
• departing
• exit
• going
• parting
• leave
• quitting
• ejection
• extradition
• farewell
• decampment
• walking out
• decamping
• ostracism
• lighting out
• outgo
• leave-taking
• dispossession
• ouster

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• return
• immigration
• repatriation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of migration

These include higher immigration levels, a rebound in urban migration after the pandemic and decreasing interest rates. —Nathan Levinson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

The spokesperson said the U.S. is engaged with El Salvador through foreign assistance to address unauthorized migration and human trafficking. —Ariana Figueroa, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025

Changing migration patterns are hitting regions in different ways: In Silicon Valley, 42% of Santa Clara County residents are now immigrants, with most coming from China and India. —Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025

An array of bird species still make the lake a regular stop on the Pacific Flyway migration route, but the number of fish-eating birds has declined. —Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025