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refugee

/ˈrɛfʊdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does refugee mean?

noun

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Example

"The refugee center provided food, shelter, and medical care to those in need."

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