refugees

noun

  1. 1

    A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.

  2. 2

    A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.

  3. 3

    A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.

  4. 4

    (by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.

verb

  1. 1

    To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.

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