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countermigration

American

[koun-ter-mahy-grey-shuhn] / ˌkaʊn tər maɪˈgreɪ ʃən /

noun

a migration in the opposite direction.

Etymology

Origin of countermigration

counter- + migration

Example Sentences

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Mr. Villa described the situation as “a cautionary tale” for European officials who seek to justify countermigration measures with an argument that they are trying to save lives by stopping the smuggling trade.

From New York Times

This feat may be possible because of a countermigration of dragonflies, which the birds eat.

From New York Times

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