refugee

noun
UK: /ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː/
US: /ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/

  1. A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

    1. The refugee needed help.
    2. The refugee crisis is a global challenge requiring international cooperation and support.

  2. Someone seeking safety and protection in a foreign country because their own country is not safe.

    1. He is a refugee now.
    2. The refugee family struggled to adjust to their new life, facing language barriers.

Synonyms

exile displaced person

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refugee" in English means: A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster., Someone seeking safety and protection in a foreign country because their own country is not safe..

The phonetic transcription of "refugee" is /ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː/ in British English and /ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refugee": exile, displaced person.

Example usage of "refugee": "The refugee needed help.". More examples on the page.