Meaning & use
refugee
A person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
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The charity provides food and shelter for refugees who have recently crossed the border.
Millions of refugees fled the conflict, seeking safety in neighboring countries.
A note on using this word
A refugee has crossed an international border; someone displaced within their own country is an "internally displaced person."
Words with a similar meaning
exiledisplaced person
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