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refugee
noun
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Word History
French réfugié, past participle of (se) réfugier to take refuge, from Middle French refugier, from Latin refugium
1685, in the meaning defined above
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“Refugee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refugee. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
refugee
nounfrom French réfugié, past participle of réfugier "to put in a place of safety," from Latin refugium "a refuge," from refugere "to run away from, escape," from re- "again, against" and fugere "to run away, flee" — related to centrifugal, fugitive
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refugee
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on refugee
Nglish: Translation of refugee for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of refugee for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about refugee
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