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Refugee
/ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
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.
📖 Definitions of "Refugee"
noun
- 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
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
- 3
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
- 4
(by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.
verb
- 1
To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.
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