countermigration

[ koun-ter-mahy-grey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a migration in the opposite direction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of countermigration¹

counter- + migration

Example Sentences

Mr. Villa described the situation as “a cautionary tale” for European officials who seek to justify countermigration measures with an argument that they are trying to save lives by stopping the smuggling trade.

From New York Times

This feat may be possible because of a countermigration of dragonflies, which the birds eat.

From New York Times