refugee
Translation
refugee
Examples
Many refugees crossed the border to find safety.
Many refugees crossed the border to find safety.
The camp provides shelter for political refugees.
The camp provides shelter for political refugees.
Grammar Patterns
a refugee ((from a place)) a person who has escaped from a place He is a refugee from a war-torn country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: asylum seeker, displaced person, exile
Etymology
From 'refuge' + the suffix '-ee', which denotes a person who is the object of an action. So, a person who seeks refuge.
Memory Tips
A refuge**e** is a person who fle**e**s to find *refuge*. The double 'e' at the end often refers to a person.