Refugee
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
noun
A person who moves out of their city or region due to some hardship or unfavourable circumstances even though they don't cross international borders.
Many people became internal refugees due to the devastating flood.
Often appears as...
- internal refugee
- refugee displacement
noun
In computer science, a program that is placed in a new environment and must adapt to continue functioning.
When we upgraded our operating system, some of our older software became refugees.
Often appears as...
- software refugee
- digital refugee
Usage tips
Technical
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
noun
A person who moves out of their city or region due to some hardship or unfavourable circumstances even though they don't cross international borders.
Many people became internal refugees due to the devastating flood.
Often appears as...
- internal refugee
- refugee displacement
noun
In computer science, a program that is placed in a new environment and must adapt to continue functioning.
When we upgraded our operating system, some of our older software became refugees.
Often appears as...
- software refugee
- digital refugee
Usage tips
Technical
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.
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.
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.
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Chaos in the Heart of...
for the whole population, not just for the refugee population but for the whole population. They build schools for the whole population, not just for the refugee population. So in a way they are learning their lessons, they're becoming better in what they do and this is a great example. We were very encouraged by what we saw there. There is a lot of talk about return,
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What does my headscarf...
or maybe just drop into your local refugee tutoring center. Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world
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A boat carrying 500...
that no refugee would be on those dangerous boats if they could thrive where they are. And no migrant would take that dangerous journey if they had enough food for themselves and their children. And no one would put their life savings in the hands of those notorious smugglers
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My plan to help refugees...
for the last few years refugees have troubled past and a bleak future and we - if we don't help them to succeed our future is not going to be bright either if we don't help them to become constructive productive members of the new societies it is going to be
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The refugee crisis is a...
to get a better life. They're fleeing for their lives. It's a real tragedy that the world's most famous refugee can't come to speak to you here today. Many of you will know this picture. It shows the lifeless body
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Our refugee system is...
and that seize property from refugees. What are we doing? How has the situation come to this, that we've adopted such an inhumane response to a humanitarian crisis? I don't believe it's because people don't care,
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What does it mean to be...
Others have crossed a border and sought shelter outside of their own countries. They are commonly referred to as refugees. But what exactly does that term mean? The world has known refugees for millennia,
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How I went from child...
Being a child refugee has taught me that one could be stripped of food, shelter, clean drinking water, even friendship, but the one thing that no one could ever take away from you is your education.
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Chris Milk: How virtual...
And we showed it to a group of people whose decisions affect the lives of millions of people. And these are people who might not otherwise be sitting in a tent in a refugee camp in Jordan.
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Epic Zebra Fight For...
Like the macaques, his forebears were refugees from the advancing Sahara.
Video examples
Chaos in the Heart of...
for the whole population, not just for the refugee population but for the whole population. They build schools for the whole population, not just for the refugee population. So in a way they are learning their lessons, they're becoming better in what they do and this is a great example. We were very encouraged by what we saw there. There is a lot of talk about return,
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
or maybe just drop into your local refugee tutoring center. Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world
Video examples
A boat carrying 500...
that no refugee would be on those dangerous boats if they could thrive where they are. And no migrant would take that dangerous journey if they had enough food for themselves and their children. And no one would put their life savings in the hands of those notorious smugglers
Video examples
My plan to help refugees...
for the last few years refugees have troubled past and a bleak future and we - if we don't help them to succeed our future is not going to be bright either if we don't help them to become constructive productive members of the new societies it is going to be
Video examples
The refugee crisis is a...
to get a better life. They're fleeing for their lives. It's a real tragedy that the world's most famous refugee can't come to speak to you here today. Many of you will know this picture. It shows the lifeless body
Video examples
Our refugee system is...
and that seize property from refugees. What are we doing? How has the situation come to this, that we've adopted such an inhumane response to a humanitarian crisis? I don't believe it's because people don't care,
Video examples
What does it mean to be...
Others have crossed a border and sought shelter outside of their own countries. They are commonly referred to as refugees. But what exactly does that term mean? The world has known refugees for millennia,
Video examples
How I went from child...
Being a child refugee has taught me that one could be stripped of food, shelter, clean drinking water, even friendship, but the one thing that no one could ever take away from you is your education.
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
And we showed it to a group of people whose decisions affect the lives of millions of people. And these are people who might not otherwise be sitting in a tent in a refugee camp in Jordan.
Video examples
Epic Zebra Fight For...
Like the macaques, his forebears were refugees from the advancing Sahara.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Halima Aden
American Model
I know I got to do something that's one in a million, to escape a refugee camp, to come to this country and have so many doors open for me. So I want to go back and make a difference and give motivation or hope to all the kids that never got to leave or have the privilege that I did.
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Til Schweiger
German Director
A lot of people are thanking me for standing up, but I don't want to be the only one standing up. Our political leaders are important. But I don't see anyone hunting down these guys setting refugee camps on fire or sending them to jail.
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Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
Politicians have been spreading fear, saying if we're letting in refugees, we're letting in terrorists. It's not the truth. We've got to recognise the difference between terrorism and people who are refugees; people who are struggling.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
From natural disasters to the refugee crises, the impact we can have as individuals might seem limited. But as many of our hosts know, sharing your home for even a few nights can make a tremendous difference in someone's life.
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Tom Malinowski
We need to protect immigrants who come here seeking a better life, rather than turning our backs on refugees and closing our borders and our hearts to others.
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Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
We need to shift our focus from the debates about redistributing refugees within the E.U. and should concentrate more on external border protection.
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Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I come from a family of refugees. I'm used to surviving and going with the flow, and what happened to me was just life.
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Travis Kalanick
American Businessman
Immigration and openness to refugees is an important part of our country's success and, quite honestly, to Uber's.
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Vanessa Redgrave
English Actress
I've identified all my life with refugees.
Quote examples
Halima Aden
American Model
I know I got to do something that's one in a million, to escape a refugee camp, to come to this country and have so many doors open for me. So I want to go back and make a difference and give motivation or hope to all the kids that never got to leave or have the privilege that I did.
Quote examples
Til Schweiger
German Director
A lot of people are thanking me for standing up, but I don't want to be the only one standing up. Our political leaders are important. But I don't see anyone hunting down these guys setting refugee camps on fire or sending them to jail.
Quote examples
Jimmy Barnes
Scottish Musician
Politicians have been spreading fear, saying if we're letting in refugees, we're letting in terrorists. It's not the truth. We've got to recognise the difference between terrorism and people who are refugees; people who are struggling.
Quote examples
Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
I am sometimes sad when I hear the personal stories of Tibetan refugees who have been tortured or beaten. Some irritation, some anger comes. But it never lasts long. I always try to think at a deeper level, to find ways to console.
Quote examples
Joe Gebbia
American Designer
From natural disasters to the refugee crises, the impact we can have as individuals might seem limited. But as many of our hosts know, sharing your home for even a few nights can make a tremendous difference in someone's life.
Quote examples
Tom Malinowski
We need to protect immigrants who come here seeking a better life, rather than turning our backs on refugees and closing our borders and our hearts to others.
Quote examples
Sebastian Kurz
Austrian Politician
We need to shift our focus from the debates about redistributing refugees within the E.U. and should concentrate more on external border protection.
Quote examples
Yasmine Al Masri
Palestinian Actress
I come from a family of refugees. I'm used to surviving and going with the flow, and what happened to me was just life.
Quote examples
Travis Kalanick
American Businessman
Immigration and openness to refugees is an important part of our country's success and, quite honestly, to Uber's.
Quote examples
Vanessa Redgrave
English Actress
I've identified all my life with refugees.
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