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refugee

[ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒiː]

refugee Definition

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Using refugee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refugee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country is currently hosting thousands of refugees from neighboring countries.

  • Example

    She fled her home country and became a refugee in a foreign land.

  • Example

    The government is providing aid and support for the refugees.

  • Example

    The refugee camp was overcrowded and lacked basic necessities.

refugee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refugee

Antonyms for refugee

Phrases with refugee

  • a person who has been forced to leave their country due to political reasons such as persecution or threat of imprisonment

    Example

    He sought asylum in the United States as a political refugee.

  • a situation where a large number of people are forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, or natural disaster

    Example

    The world is currently facing a refugee crisis due to ongoing conflicts and natural disasters.

  • the legal recognition of a person as a refugee by a government or international organization

    Example

    She was granted refugee status and allowed to stay in the country.

Origins of refugee

from French 'réfugié', past participle of 'réfugier', meaning 'to take refuge'

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Summary: refugee in Brief

A 'refugee' [ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒiː] is someone who has been forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster. They often seek asylum in foreign lands and require aid and support. The term extends into phrases like 'political refugee' and 'refugee crisis,' and is formalized as 'displaced person' or 'asylum seeker.'

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