Refugee
/ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Refugee
noun
- A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
- A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
- A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
- (by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.