noun🔗ShareRefugiadoA 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."After the war started, many refugees crossed the border to find safety in the neighboring country. "Después de que comenzó la guerra, muchos refugiados cruzaron la frontera para encontrar seguridad en el país vecino.politicsworldgovernmentnationrightpersonaidstatesocietylawhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefugiadosA person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc."The refugees from the flooded village needed food and shelter. "Los refugiados de la aldea inundada necesitaban comida y refugio.politicsworlddisastergovernmentnationenvironmentaidhumanpersongrouphistorywarsituationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefugiadoA person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country."After fleeing the war in their country, the refugees found safety and new homes in Canada. "Después de huir de la guerra en su país, los refugiados encontraron seguridad y nuevos hogares en Canadá.politicsworldnationgovernmentrightpersonaidstatehumansocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefugiados(by extension) A person who flees one place or institution for another."After the company went bankrupt, many employees became refugees, seeking new jobs at other firms. "Después de que la empresa quebró, muchos empleados se convirtieron en refugiados, buscando nuevos empleos en otras empresas.politicsworldgovernmentnationdisasterhumanpersonaidsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer huirTo convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces."During the Civil War, plantation owners tried to refugee their slaves further south to prevent them from being freed by the Union army. "Durante la Guerra Civil, los dueños de las plantaciones intentaron hacer huir a sus esclavos más al sur para evitar que fueran liberados por el ejército de la Unión.warhistorymilitarypoliticsgovernmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading