refugees

NOUN

person running from something, often oppression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alien displaced person emigrant evacuee exile expatriate foreigner

STRONG

DP castaway defector derelict deserter escapee foundling fugitive leper maroon outcast outlaw prodigal renegade runaway

WEAK

boat person expellee homeless person stateless person émigré

Antonyms

STRONGEST

citizen national native

Example Sentences

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Kids Stuff also works with referral organisations helping families in crisis, including women escaping domestic abuse and refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gere has been involved in humanitarian work for decades and has helped fund projects to support refugees, public health, education and emergency relief as well as culture, especially in Tibetan communities.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2018, the arrival of more than 500 Yemeni refugees brought domestic criticism and protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But the refugees from Midfolk fought, too, for their very right to live, though they were far from home.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia