migrant

[ mahy-gruhnt ]

adjective

1. migrating, especially of people; migratory.

noun

1. a person or animal that migrates.
2. a person who attempts to permanently relocate to a new country, but who may be subject to removal by the government of that country: unaccompanied child migrants. Compare immigrant.

   undocumented migrants;

   unaccompanied child migrants.

3. Also called migrant worker. a person who moves from place to place to get work, especially a farm laborer who harvests crops seasonally.

migrant

/ ˈmaɪɡrənt /

noun

1. a person or animal that moves from one region, place, or country to another
2. an itinerant agricultural worker who travels from one district to another
3. 1. an immigrant, esp a recent one
   2. ( as modifier )

      a migrant hostel

adjective

1. moving from one region, place, or country to another; migratory

Other Words From

• non·migrant adjective noun
• un·migrant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of migrant¹

1665–75; < Latin migrant- (stem of migrāns ), present participle of migrāre. See migrate, -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of migrant¹

C17: from Latin migrāre to change one's abode

Example Sentences

Rosbeli Flores-Bello, Ibarra's former roommate, testified that the two had travelled together from New York City, where they had been living in a migrant shelter, to Georgia in search of work.

From BBC

Over the last five years, more and more migrants have decided to try their luck following the same path - known as the Eastern Mediterranean route.

From BBC

The Conservatives have criticised the government's approach, arguing there needs to be a deterrent to stop migrants crossing the Channel.

From BBC

In an 11 November interview with Fox, Homan said "nothing will stop us from deporting migrant criminals."

From BBC

If Trump follows through on his promises to impose massive tariffs and expel millions of undocumented migrants, inflation will soar.

From Salon

Related Words

• emigrant
• evacuee
• expatriate
• immigrant
• traveler