nonmigratory

adjective

Definition of nonmigratorynext
as in resident

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Recent Examples of nonmigratory Though native to East Africa and nonmigratory, the snail has made its way around the world, including to other parts of Africa, Hawaii, the Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Brazil and much of subtropical Asia. — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 21 June 2023 So, there's a chance that the commercial populations were simply originally source from a nonmigratory population. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 June 2019 The measure has been taken in the past to keep nonmigratory goose populations in check. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmigratory
  1. resident
  2. stationary
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  • The neighborhood refreshed 18 planters this spring, tearing out dead and overgrown plants and replacing them with more appropriate foliage based on the recommendations from resident horticulturists.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Kalena Bruce, who was also seeking the nomination for the 4th District, called on non-resident candidates to drop out of the race.
    — Jack Harvel July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of resident
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  • ParaZero believes the platform can protect both moving vehicles and stationary high-value assets without adding the weight penalties associated with conventional protective structures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Will fly one scientific instrument and one other stationary payload awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of stationary

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“Nonmigratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmigratory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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