semigration means the movement of a person or persons within the same country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
semi- + emigration.
noun
- 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.”