nonmigrant

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnˈmaɪɡrənt/

KK: /nɑnˈmaɪɡrənt/

noun

Definition

A person who does not move from one place to another, especially in the context of living or working.

Example

The nonmigrant population in the area has remained stable over the years.

Conversation

Did you know that my neighbor is a nonmigrant?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means he has never moved from this area.

Oh, that’s interesting! I guess he really knows the community well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

resident

local

inhabitant

Antonyms

migrant

emigrant

refugee

Root Explanation

Nonmigrant → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "migrant" (from Latin "migrans", meaning moving or wandering). The word "nonmigrant" refers to someone or something that does not move or wander from one place to another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'migrant' meaning 'moving' — so nonmigrant describes something that does not move.

Visually Confused Words

nonimmigrant

nonignorant