Migratory and Resident

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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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Resident is an antonym for migratory.

Resident adjective - Used of animals that do not migrate.

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Migratory is an antonym for resident.

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Resident and Migratory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/migratory/resident

Migratory & Resident. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/migratory/resident>.

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