migratory settlement
[/ˈmaɪɡrətɔːri ˈsetəlmənt/]
nounpl: migratory settlements
assentamento migratório
1. a temporary or semi-permanent community established by people who have migrated from one region to another, often characterized by seasonal movement or gradual relocation
The migratory settlement near the agricultural region housed workers during the harvest season.
O assentamento migratório perto da região agrícola alojava trabalhadores durante a época de colheita.
2. a designated area where migrant populations establish residency, often with government support or recognition
The government developed a migratory settlement program to accommodate internal migrants in the city.
O governo desenvolveu um programa de assentamento migratório para acomodar migrantes internos na cidade.
3. historically, a colony or community founded by settlers who migrated to new territories
The early migratory settlements in the Americas were often established near water sources.
Os primeiros assentamentos migratórios nas Américas eram frequentemente estabelecidos perto de fontes de água.
In Brazil, migratory settlements are significant in addressing internal migration, particularly from rural northeastern regions to industrial southern cities. The term is important in government policy, especially regarding land reform and urban housing programs. In the USA, the concept is historically associated with westward expansion and contemporary discussions about immigrant communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
roots and routes (referring to establishing settlements while maintaining migration patterns)
on the move (describing the transient nature of migratory settlements)
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