Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refugee
noun
/ˌrɛf.juˈdʒiː/
Definition
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Examples
- During the conflict, thousands became refugees and sought asylum in neighboring countries.
- The organization provides aid to refugees who have fled violence in their homeland.
- Many refugees are fleeing political oppression and human rights abuses.
Meaning
Refugees seek safety and protection in another country when their own government cannot provide security.
Synonyms
- asylee
- displaced person
- exile
- emigrant
- escaped individual
