refugee

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or persecution and who has crossed an international border to find safety.

  - "Millions of refugees have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in Syria."
  - "The United Nations Refugee Agency helps provide aid and protection to refugees around the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80066774"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with refugee
debree , freebee , key , ree , see , tree

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Variants

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refugee , refugeeism , refugeeisms , refugees

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Etymology

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The term 'refugee' comes from the Latin word 'refugium', meaning 'a place of safety' or 'a hiding place'. It was first used in the late 15th century to refer to someone who had sought refuge or protection.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'refugee' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in 1950 to help protect and assist refugees.

3. Approximately 26 million refugees were displaced worldwide in 2020 due to conflict and violence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asylum seeker: An individual who has left their country and is seeking protection from persecution or harm, but has not yet been granted refugee status.

2. Internally displaced person (IDP): An individual or group who has been forced to flee their home within their own country but has not crossed an international border.

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Culture

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Refugees have been the subject of literature, art, and music, reflecting the human experiences of displacement, loss, and resilience. Works such as 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair, 'The Displaced Person' by Graham Greene, and 'Refugee Boy' by Benjamin Zephaniah explore the themes of refugee life.

How to Memorize "refugee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying their belongings, leaving their home country due to conflict or persecution. Visualize their journey to a new, safe place.
   - Consider the image of a crowd of people gathered at a border, waiting for the opportunity to start a new life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'refugee' with the idea of safety, protection, and new beginnings.
   - Think of refugees as individuals or families who have been forced to leave their homes due to war, violence, or persecution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Leaving Everything Behind To Start Again' to remember the definition of a refugee.
   - Create a visual image in your mind of a person carrying a backpack, symbolizing the belongings of a refugee.

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