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Uncommonrefugee
The correct spelling is refugee.
How to pronounce refugee
/ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
nounIPA: /ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/
Say it like: Ref-ujee
The correct spelling is refugee. 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 asy…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
- 3.A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.
- 4.(by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.
verb
- 1.To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.
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