die Migration, -en
migration
Bewegung von Menschen von einem Ort in einen anderen, oft um dort zu leben oder zu arbeiten.
The German word "Migration" refers to "migration" in English, meaning the movement of people from one place to another, often across borders. The term is derived from the Latin "migratio", which means "a going away" or "a moving". It encompasses various forms of movement, including voluntary migration for work or education, as well as forced migration due to conflict or persecution.
Similar words in German include "Zuwanderung" (immigration), which specifically refers to the act of moving to another country, and "Auswanderung" (emigration), which refers to leaving one's country to settle in another.
The main difference is that "Migration" is a more general term that refers to the movement itself, while "Zuwanderung" and "Auswanderung" focus on the direction of the movement (into or out of a country, respectively).
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Examples
Die Migration der Vögel fasziniert viele Naturforscher.noun
The migration of birds fascinates many naturalists.
Mit der zunehmenden Globalisierung nimmt auch die Migration zu.noun
With increasing globalization, migration is also increasing.
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