refugee

noun B2

Meaning

A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "refugee" with "migrant," as the former specifically refers to those fleeing danger.

Example Sentences

How can a refugee find safety in a new country ?
The government provided shelter and support for each refugee .

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