Meaning & use
evacuation
The organized removal of people from a dangerous place to safety.
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The evacuation of the flooded neighborhood took most of the afternoon.
Officials praised the smooth evacuation that prevented any injuries during the wildfire.
A note on using this word
Evacuation refers to the entire process of moving people to safety, not merely the decision or order to do so.
Words with a similar meaning
removal
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