Migrate
/ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt/noun
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons.
Did you know?The roots of 'migrate' connect to a Latin term meaning 'to wander,' evoking images of restless souls seeking new horizons.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mei-
“to change, to exchange, or to move.”
Latin
Latin
migrāre
“to move from one place to another, often implying a seasonal journey.”
Old French
Old French
migrer
“to migrate, to move or travel, especially in a seasonal context.”
Middle English
Middle English
migraten
“to journey or travel from one place to another.”
Modern English
English
migrate
“to move from one region or habitat to another, particularly in a regular pattern.”