Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Migration refers to the movement of people from one place (country/region) to another with intentions of settling temporarily or permanently.
Related terms
Emigration: The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another.
Immigration: The act of entering and establishing oneself in a foreign country with the intention of residing there.
Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their home country due to persecution, conflict, or other factors and seeks asylum in another country for protection.