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Migrant

Migratory.

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Colonist 76% connected

A member or inhabitant of a colony.

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Departer 76% connected

One who refines metals by separation.

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Emigrant 76% connected

Removing from one country to another; emigrating; as, an emigrant company or nation.

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Emigre 76% connected

One of the natives of France who were opposed to the first Revolution, and who left their country in consequence.

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Goer 76% connected

One who, or that which, goes; a runner or walker

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Immigrant 76% connected

One who immigrates; one who comes to a country for the purpose of permanent residence; -- correlative of emigrant.

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Leaver 76% connected

One who leaves, or withdraws.

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Outgoer 76% connected

One who goes out or departs.

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Rusher 76% connected

One who rushes.

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Settler 76% connected

One who settles, becomes fixed, established, etc.

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Traveler 76% connected

One who travels; one who has traveled much.

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Traveller 76% connected

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Migrate 74% connected

To remove from one country or region to another, with a view to residence; to change one's place of residence; to remove; as, the Moors who migrated…

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Migrate 74% connected

To remove from one country or region to another, with a view to residence; to change one's place of residence; to remove; as, the Moors who migrated…

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Synonym 1

Migratory 92% connected

Removing regularly or occasionally from one region or climate to another; as, migratory birds.

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