English · Family & People
refugee
/ˌref.juˈdʒiː/
[/ˌref.juˈdʒiː/]
asylum seeker, exile
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A refugee is a person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or disaster.
Example
The charity provides food, shelter, and legal help to refugees arriving from the war-torn region.
The charity provides food, shelter, and legal help to refugees arriving from the war-torn region.
Etymology
From French 'réfugié', past participle of 'réfugier' (to take shelter), from Latin 'refugium'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in humanitarian and legal contexts for those granted protection abroad.