nonmigratory

adjective

Definition of nonmigratorynext
as in resident

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Recent Examples of nonmigratory Though native to East Africa and nonmigratory, the snail has made its way around the world, including to other parts of Africa, Hawaii, the Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Brazil and much of subtropical Asia. — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 21 June 2023 So, there's a chance that the commercial populations were simply originally source from a nonmigratory population. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 June 2019 The measure has been taken in the past to keep nonmigratory goose populations in check. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmigratory
  1. resident
  2. stationary
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  • The resort also has its own resident marine biologist, Nairika, who works alongside the dive center to help guests better understand the many mysteries of the ocean on their doorstep.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The four-time Emmy winner, who played college basketball in his native Kansas before going into comedy and becoming Saturday Night Live’s resident jock, doesn’t do fandom halfway.
    — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of resident
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  • Available options include a stationary air conditioner, water heater for the outdoor shower, leisure battery upgrade to lithium, exterior awning and more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Catchers have a stationary view of a pitch from directly behind the plate, while batters track pitches standing from the side.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stationary

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“Nonmigratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmigratory. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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