refugee
word
/ˈɹɛfjudʒi/
/ɹˈɛfjuːdʒˌiː/
Definition
A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or persecution, and who seeks safety in another country.
Usage & Nuances
'Refugee' is typically a formal/legal term. Collocates include 'refugee camp', 'refugee status', and 'refugee crisis'. Don't confuse with 'migrant' (someone who moves for other reasons).
Spanish: refugiado - refugiadaPortuguese (BR): refugiado - refugiadaPortuguese (PT): refugiado - refugiadaChinese (Simplified): 难民Chinese (Traditional): 難民Hindi: शरणार्थीArabic: لاجئ - لاجئةBengali: শরণার্থীRussian: беженецJapanese: 難民Vietnamese: người tị nạnKorean: 난민Turkish: mülteciUrdu: مہاجرIndonesian: pengungsi
Example Sentences
The country welcomed many refugees from the war.
basic
She became a refugee after her village was destroyed.
basic
There are thousands of refugees in the camp.
basic
After years as a refugee, he finally started a new life in Canada.
natural
Many refugees struggle to find work when they move to a new country.
natural
The news showed families of refugees crossing the border late at night.
natural