Definitions
- Describing a person who has fled their home country due to persecution, war, or violence. - Referring to someone who seeks asylum in another country for protection and safety. - Talking about a person who is forced to leave their home due to political or social reasons.
- Referring to a person who is banished or forced to leave their home country by the government or ruling authority. - Describing a person who chooses to leave their home country due to political or social reasons. - Talking about a person who is living in a foreign country as a result of being exiled.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to people who have left their home country.
- 2Both involve leaving due to political or social reasons.
- 3Both can involve seeking refuge in another country.
- 4Both can result in a loss of identity and sense of belonging.
- 5Both can be traumatic experiences.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Refugee is typically caused by persecution, war, or violence, while exile is often due to political or social reasons.
- 2Choice: Refugee is often not a choice, while exile can be voluntary or involuntary.
- 3Legal status: Refugee is a legal status recognized by international law, while exile is not.
- 4Duration: Refugee status is often temporary until the situation in the home country improves, while exile can be permanent or long-term.
- 5Destination: Refugee often seeks asylum in another country, while exile can involve living in multiple countries.
Remember this!
Refugee and exile are synonyms that describe people who have left their home country due to political or social reasons. However, the difference between refugee and exile is the cause, choice, legal status, duration, and destination. A refugee is often forced to leave their home country due to persecution, war, or violence and seeks asylum in another country. Whereas, an exile can be voluntary or involuntary and is often due to political or social reasons, resulting in living in a foreign country permanently or long-term.
