refugee — a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/
Example Sentences
- The chef became a refugee from his own kitchen after accidentally setting the smoke alarm off for the fifth time this week.
- Many refugees have found new hope and opportunities in their host countries.
- After the final exams, students looked like refugees fleeing from the library with their heavy backpacks.
refugee
NOUN[/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/]
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
The refugee family seeks safety after fleeing their home.
"A refugee once lived carefree — now they flee, seeking to be free."
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'réfugié', the past participle of 'refugier' (to take refuge), derived from Latin 'refugium' meaning a place of safety or shelter, combined with the Latin verb 'fugere' (to flee).
Breakdown
re- (back) + fug (flee) + -ee (one who receives an action) = refugee (one who flees back to safety)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef became a refugee from his own kitchen after accidentally setting the smoke alarm off for the fifth time this week.”
“Many refugees have found new hope and opportunities in their host countries.”
“After the final exams, students looked like refugees fleeing from the library with their heavy backpacks.”
“The international community must work together to support refugee resettlement programs.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.