Meaning Of The Word Refugee

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refugee
countable noun: Refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes or their country, either because there is a war there or because of their political or religious beliefs.

refugee in American English
a person who flees from home or country to seek refuge elsewhere, as in a time of war or of political or religious persecution
noun: a person who flees for refuge or safety, esp. to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, etc.

refugee in British English
noun: a person who has fled from some danger or problem, esp political persecution

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