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refugee

/ɹɛfjʊˈdʒiː/

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noun

Refugiado

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.

Examples :

"After the war, many refugees fled their country and sought safety in neighboring nations. "

Después de la guerra, muchos refugiados huyeron de su país y buscaron seguridad en naciones vecinas.

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noun

Refugiado

A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.

Examples :

"After the earthquake, many families became refugees and sought shelter in a nearby town. "

Después del terremoto, muchas familias se convirtieron en refugiados y buscaron refugio en un pueblo cercano.

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noun

Refugiado

A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.

Examples :

"After fleeing the war, the young refugee was granted asylum in Canada. "

Después de huir de la guerra, al joven refugiado se le concedió asilo en Canadá.

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noun

Refugiado

(by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another.

Examples :

"After a big argument with his family, the teenager became a refugee from his own home, seeking shelter with a friend. "

Después de una gran discusión con su familia, el adolescente se convirtió en un refugiado de su propia casa, buscando refugio con un amigo.

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verb

Refugiar

To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.

Examples :

"The plantation owner had to refugee his slaves as the Union army approached. "

El dueño de la plantación tuvo que refugiar a sus esclavos cuando el ejército de la Unión se acercaba.

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