Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, violence, or persecution
Refugee
/ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The refugee seeks a safe home.Many refugees fled their country during the conflict.
Etymology:
From French réfugié, from past participle of réfugier, connected to Latin refugium meaning a place of refuge or escape. First used in English in the 17th century.
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