migrants (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪɡrənts/
Definition
People who move from one place to another, especially to a different country, to find work or better living conditions.
Examples
The government implemented new policies to support migrants arriving at the border.
Many seasonal migrants travel across the region to harvest crops during the summer months.
Economic migrants often send money back to their families in their home countries.
How to Use migrants
- economic migrants (collocation)
- people moving primarily for financial gain — "The city has seen an influx of economic migrants seeking better wages."
- seasonal migrants (collocation)
- people who move temporarily for specific work seasons — "The farm relies on seasonal migrants to help with the fruit harvest."
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