Synonyms of migratory

migratory

adjective

ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in migrant

having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis

most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers

migratory birds heading south for the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• migrant
• nomadic
• travelling
• traveling
• peregrine
• mobile
• itinerant
• peripatetic
• vagrant
• roaming
• roving
• tramp
• vagabond
• ranging
• wayfaring
• ambulatory
• wandering
• errant
• ambulant
• walking
• fugitive
• meandering
• sauntering
• footloose
• drifting
• galavanting
• strolling
• rambling
• gadabout
• gallivanting
• traipsing
• fiddle-footed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resident
• stationary
• nonmigratory
• immobile
• nonmigrant
• fixed
• sedentary
• established
• fast
• settled
• rooted
• set

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of migratory

In late July and August, many migratory birds, including egrets, herons, and spoonbills, also stop on the beaches. —David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024

These findings, published September 18 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, add to the migratory mystery. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024

In Arizona's Sky Islands, dry summers may push some bird species away from traditional migratory routes. —The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024

His moves across Latin America not only reflects the migratory experiences of Venezuelans today, but has also come to define the country’s rap sound, which started to pick up influences from scenes in other places. —Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024