Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

refugee-camp

Noun

/ˈrɛfjuːdʒi kæmp/

Definition

A temporary settlement built to provide safe housing and basic needs for people who have fled their home country due to conflict, persecution, or disasters.

Examples

Many families were forced to live in a refugee camp after fleeing the war.
The humanitarian organization established a new refugee camp to accommodate the increasing number of displaced individuals.
Children in the refugee camp often attend makeshift schools to continue their education.
Conditions in some refugee camps can be very challenging, with limited access to resources.

Meaning

Refugee camps are places where individuals who are seeking asylum or safety can find shelter, food, and medical care while they await a more permanent living arrangement.