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migratory

migratory

Meaning of migratory

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British English/ˈmaɪɡrətəri/
American English/ˈmɪɡɹəˌtɔɹi/
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migratory with German translation

migratory usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Many migratory birds leave in autumn to find warmer climates.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Local parks plant more shrubs to help migratory birds find food.

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migratory belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

migratoryziehend
playspielen
oceanOzean
groupGruppe
pairPaar
eggEi
pigeonTaube

migratory synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between migratory / nomadic / seasonal / itinerant / wandering / roving

N
🇬🇧English
nomadic

Implies moving from place to place without a fixed home; movements may be irregular and driven by resources rather than fixed seasonal routes.

B2Often

Some nomadic herds move according to water availability rather than strict seasonal routes.

🇬🇧English

Relates to seasons; can describe timing of migrations but also other seasonal behaviors or phenomena.

B2Very Often

Seasonal migrations occur every spring and autumn.

I
🇬🇧English
itinerant

Denotes travelling from place to place (often for work or duties); typically used for people or services rather than describing bird migration.

C1Rarely

Itinerant workers move between towns for seasonal jobs.

W
🇬🇧English
wandering

Moving about without a fixed course or destination; implies aimlessness rather than regular, directed migration.

B2Often

Wandering albatrosses can travel huge distances in search of food.

R
🇬🇧English
roving

Roaming widely or continually; similar to 'wandering' but somewhat more active or continuous, often literary.

C1Rarely

Roving bands of birds explored the estuary after the storm.

T
🇬🇧English
transient

Temporary or short-lived presence; in birding, often used for species that are passing through an area during migration.

C1Often

Transient flocks stop at the wetland during migration.

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How to pronounce migratory and what this word means

migratory means migratory. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce migratory

/ˈmaɪɡrətəri/

migratory translation

migratory

migratory examples

Many migratory birds leave in autumn to find warmer climates.

migratory transcription

/ˈmaɪɡrətəri/, /ˈmɪɡɹəˌtɔɹi/

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migratory meaning: what does it mean?

living beings birds adjective

migratory pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

migratory is pronounced as /ˈmaɪɡrətəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

migratory definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Many migratory birds leave in autumn to find warmer climates. Translation: Многие перелётные птицы улетают осенью в более тёплые края.

Is migratory part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, migratory can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is migratory part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, migratory can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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