intermigration

[ in-ter-mahy-grey-shuhn ]

noun

1. reciprocal migration; interchange of habitat by migrating groups.

intermigration

/ ˌɪntəmaɪˈɡreɪʃən /

noun

1. migration between two groups of people, animals, etc, resulting in an exchange of habitat

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermigration¹

First recorded in 1670–80; inter- + migration

Example Sentences

This court have determined that the intermigration of slaves was not committed to the jurisdiction or control of Congress.

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