B2noun 2K

Refugee

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/"]/

Meaning of Refugee

a person who has been forced to leave their country or home, because there is a war or for political, religious or social reasons

In simple words: A person who leaves their country because they are in danger.

Refugee in a sentence

• The refugee found shelter in a nearby camp after fleeing the conflict.
• Many countries have policies to support refugees during crises.
• The refugee shared his story of escaping war in his homeland.
• After the disaster, the government set up temporary homes for refugees.
• She works as a volunteer helping refugee families integrate into society.

How to use Refugee

Use 'refugee' when referring to someone forced to flee for safety, often from war or persecution. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Refugee sounds like 'refuge' — imagine someone seeking safety or shelter.

Related words

Collocations with Refugee

• genuine
• would-be
• former
• qualify as
• be considered (as)
• accept
• flee something
• be displaced
• arrive
• crisis
• issue
• problem
• among refugee
• refugee from
• a flood of refugees
• a influx of refugees
• the flow of refugees

Synonyms for Refugee

• asylum seeker
• displaced person
• emigrant

Opposites of Refugee

• citizen
• native

Common mistakes with Refugee

• Confusing refugees with immigrants, who move for different reasons.
• Using 'refugee' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Not using the term respectfully in discussions.

Frequently asked questions about Refugee

What does Refugee mean?

A person who leaves their country because they are in danger.

What is the definition of Refugee?

a person who has been forced to leave their country or home, because there is a war or for political, religious or social reasons

How do you use Refugee in a sentence?

The refugee found shelter in a nearby camp after fleeing the conflict.

Can you give another example of Refugee?

Many countries have policies to support refugees during crises.

What are synonyms for Refugee?

Common alternatives include asylum seeker, displaced person, emigrant.

What is the opposite of Refugee?

Opposite meanings include citizen, native.

What words go with Refugee?

It commonly pairs with genuine, would-be, former, qualify as, be considered (as), accept, flee something, be displaced, arrive, crisis, issue, problem, among refugee, refugee from, a flood of refugees, a influx of refugees, the flow of refugees.

What are common mistakes when using Refugee?

Confusing refugees with immigrants, who move for different reasons. Using 'refugee' as a verb instead of a noun. Not using the term respectfully in discussions.

How do you pronounce Refugee?

US: /["/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Refugee?

Use 'refugee' when referring to someone forced to flee for safety, often from war or persecution. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.

What CEFR level is Refugee?

"Refugee" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.