war refugee — a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔːr ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/
Example Sentences
- The war refugee opened a successful restaurant, proving that home recipes travel better than luggage.
- International organizations provide humanitarian aid to war refugees worldwide.
- Many war refugees struggle to adapt to their new countries and cultures.
war refugee
NOUN[/wɔːr ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/]
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war
War refugees agree - to be truly free!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
War derives from Old Germanic sources, originally meaning armed conflict or combat. Refugee comes from French 'refugier' (to take refuge), which itself stems from Latin 'refugium' (a place of safety or retreat), ultimately from 'refugere' (to flee back).
Breakdown
War: from Old Germanic root meaning 'armed conflict'. Refugee: refuge (from Latin refugium, a place of shelter) + -ee (suffix denoting a person who receives or experiences an action), literally 'one who has taken refuge'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The war refugee opened a successful restaurant, proving that home recipes travel better than luggage.”
“International organizations provide humanitarian aid to war refugees worldwide.”
“Many war refugees struggle to adapt to their new countries and cultures.”
“The documentary followed three war refugees who became doctors, teachers, and engineers in their host country.”
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