migrant
noun B2
Plain meaning
a person who moves from one place to another to live or work
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a person who moves from one place to another to live or work in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed migrant during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that migrant workers can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
migrant workersmigrant communitymigrant population
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “migrant workers”.