Etymology of the English word migrate
the English word
migratederived from the Latin word
migratio (change of abode; move)
derived from the Latin word
migratusderived from the Latin word
migrare (transport; move; change residence)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*mei-Date
The earliest known usage of migrate in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
migratory,
migrated,
migratingCognates
Italian
migrare, Latin
migrareUsage
Word found in Modern English
