Migratory and Nonmigratory

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Migratory adjective - Having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis.

Usage example: migratory birds heading south for the winter

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Nonmigratory is an antonym for migratory.

Nonmigratory adjective - Used of animals that do not migrate.

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Migratory is an antonym for nonmigratory.

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