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History & Social Studies · Grades 3–4

Migration

noun

The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

Example Sentences

"The Great Migration brought millions of Black Americans from the South to northern cities."

"Birds migration southward each autumn to escape the cold winter."

Synonyms & Related Terms

movementrelocationjourney

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Study Tips

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