Migration: English Vocabulary List

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

"He felt like an outsider."

"He felt like an outsider at the exclusive party, not knowing anyone there."

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

"They crossed the border yesterday."

"The soldiers guarded the national border carefully to prevent anyone from crossing without a valid passport or official permission."

a person who moves from one place to another, often across borders or regions, to live or work temporarily or permanently

"A migrant looks for work."

"The report highlighted the challenges faced by the migrant workers in securing fair wages."

the act of moving to another place or country

"Migration happens every single year."

"The annual migration of birds is a spectacular natural phenomenon to observe."

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

"The flood displaced thousands of families."

"The construction of the new dam will displace thousands of families who have lived in the valley for generations."

to move from a country or region in search of a better job or living conditions

"Birds migrate south for winter."

"Birds migrate south every winter to escape the freezing temperatures and find food in warmer climates."