Refugee
/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/noun
A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or a natural disaster.
During the war, many refugees fled to neighbouring countries for safety.
Often appears as...
- refugee camp
- refugee crisis
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Escape Not Travel
Refugee implies fleeing for safety, not regular travel or relocation for jobs or education.
She became a refugee after escaping the conflict in her homeland.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Protection
Refugees often seek protection under international law and may not return home safely.
Refugees have the right to seek asylum and protection from persecution.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Status
Being a refugee is often seen as a temporary condition until it's safe to return home.
He lived as a refugee for five years before it was safe to go back.
Compare with
alienemigrantexilefugitiveimmigrantmigrant
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