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refugee

Pronunciation: /rɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
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Definition of refugee

noun

  • a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster:tens of thousands of refugees fled their homes [as modifier]:a refugee camp

Origin:

late 17th century: from French réfugié 'gone in search of refuge', past participle of (se) réfugier, from refuge (see refuge)

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