A refugee is someone who has left a dangerous place for a less dangerous place. You could help refugees from a hurricane by bringing them food and blankets.
One who flees to a shelter, or place of safety.
Noun
an exile who flees for safety
n.
One who flees to a shelter, or place of safety.
n.
Especially, one who, in times of persecution or political
commotion, flees to a foreign power or country for safety; as, the
French refugees who left France after the revocation of the edict of
Nantes.
Refugee
One who flees to a shelter, or place of safety.
Usage Examples
If we do not change our negative habits toward climate change, we can count on worldwide disruptions in food production, resulting in mass migration, refugee crises and increased conflict over scarce natural resources like water and farm land. This is a recipe for major security problems.
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Other Usage ExamplesIn 1934, the American Jewish charities offered to find homes for 300 German refugee children. We were on the SS Washington, bound for New York, Christmas 1934.