non-migratory
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/nɒnˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔri/
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/nɒnˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔːri/
(migratory)
not moving
Etymology
'non-migratory' originates from the Latin word 'migratorius,' where 'migrare' meant 'to move from one place to another.' The prefix 'non-' indicates the negation of this action.
'migratorius' transformed into the English word 'migratory,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-migratory.'
Initially, it meant 'not moving from one place to another,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not moving from one place to another, especially in reference to animals that do not migrate seasonally.
The non-migratory birds stayed in the region throughout the winter.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 01:01