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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlüchtling
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Flüchtling
"Viele Flüchtlinge hoffen auf ein besseres Leben."
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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
"Thousands of refugees crossed the border seeking safety."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'refugee' originates from the Latin word 'refugium', meaning 'a place of shelter or safety'. It evolved through Middle French 'refugie' in the 16th century, reflecting the concept of seeking safety from persecution or danger.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Refugee"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Refugee" is said worldwide
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réfugié
Transliteration: réfugié
"Le camp de réfugiés accueille des milliers de personnes."
Flüchtling
Transliteration: Flüchtling
"Viele Flüchtlinge hoffen auf ein besseres Leben."
rifugiato
Transliteration: rifugiato
"Il rifugiato ha ottenuto l'asilo politico."
refugiado
Transliteration: refugiado
"El refugiado busca un lugar seguro donde vivir."
refugiado
Transliteration: refugiado
"O refugiado recebeu ajuda humanitária."
शरणार्थी
Transliteration: sharanarthi
"सीमा पर कई शरणार्थी पहुँचे हैं।"
难民
Transliteration: nánmín
"人道主义组织向难民提供援助。"
난민
Transliteration: nanmin
"많은 난민들이 국경을 넘었습니다."
難民
Transliteration: nanmin
"難民への支援物資が届きました。"
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