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   refugee

   /ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒiː/

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   • 1. a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster: "tens of thousands of refugees fled their homes"

   Word Origin early 17th century (originally denoting a Protestant who fled France to seek refuge elsewhere from religious persecution): from refuge + -ee, influenced by French réfugié ‘gone in search of refuge’, past participle of (se) réfugier, from refuge (see refuge).

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   Who is a refugee?

   • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Refugee, any uprooted, homeless, involuntary migrant who has crossed a frontier and no longer possesses the protection of his or her former government.

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   What causes a refugee to flee a country?

   • A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.

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   What does it mean to be a'refugee'?

   • From the perspective of the international community, "refugee" is a performative status equated with injury, ill health, and poverty. When people no longer display these traits, they are no longer seen as ideal refugees, even if they still fit the legal definition.

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   What is a refugee population?

   • Refugee populations consist of people who are terrified and are away from familiar surroundings. There can be instances of exploitation at the hands of enforcement officials, citizens of the host country, and even United Nations peacekeepers.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFUGEE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A refugee is a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and translations of refugee in different languages.

4. www.unrefugees.org › refugee-facts › what-is-a-refugeeWhat is a Refugee? Definition and Meaning | USA for UNHCR

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   A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. Learn more about the causes, types and rights of refugees, and how UNHCR helps them around the world.

5. www.unhcr.org › refugeesRefugees | UNHCR

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   Refugees are people forced to flee conflict or persecution who cross an international border. UNHCR protects refugees and works to find long-term solutions.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RefugeeRefugee - Wikipedia

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   In English, the term refugee derives from the root word refuge, from Old French refuge, meaning "hiding place". It refers to "shelter or protection from danger or distress", from Latin fugere, "to flee", and refugium, "a taking [of] refuge, place to flee back to".

8. emergency.unhcr.org › refugee-definitionRefugee definition | UNHCR

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   Mar 1, 2019 · Learn the universal and regional definitions of a refugee, based on the 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol, and the OAU and Cartagena instruments. Find out how UNHCR applies the refugee definition in emergency and non-emergency situations and provides protection to refugees and asylum-seekers.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › refugeeRefugee | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A refugee is a person who has crossed a border and lost the protection of his or her former government due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. Learn about the causes, effects, and responses to refugee movements throughout history and in the present day.

10. www.unhcr.org › uk › what-refugeeWhat is a refugee? | UNHCR UK

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    A refugee is someone who has fled their home country due to persecution or fear of violence and seeks safety in another country. Learn more about the legal definition, the number and the situation of refugees worldwide from UNHCR Australia.