semigration

The movement of a person or persons within the same country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.

Noun

  1. The movement of a person or persons within the same country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
    • Semigration – where South Africans move between provinces - has overtaken emigration as a key driver for house sales in SA's largest metros, according to property data compiled by FNB. - 2023 August 13, Jan Cronje,...
    • Semigration to The Western Cape has become a South African trend and the reasons are all accumulating with a big momentum shift starting during Covid. - 2023 April 17, “Semigration – the reasons why South Africans are...

Origin

semi- + emigration.