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emigratory

[em-i-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
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  1. migratory.
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Origin of emigratory

First recorded in 1830–40; emigrate + -ory1
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Historical Examples

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

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