emigratory

[ em-i-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. migratory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of emigratory¹

First recorded in 1830–40; emigrate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

The complexion and appearance of the Jews, and other emigratory races, is the same in all parts of the world.

From Project Gutenberg