refugees
intermediateB1/ˈrɛfjuːdʒiz/ · ref-u-gees
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Meanings
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
ایک ایسا شخص جو جنگ، ظلم یا قدرتی آفت سے فرار ہونے کے لیے اپنے ملک چھوڑنے پر مجبور ہو گیا ہو۔
پناہ گزین
pannah guzin
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- refugee camp
- refugee status
- refugee crisis
Example Sentences
Many refugees seek safety in neighboring countries.
بہت سے پناہ گزین ہمسایہ ممالک میں حفاظت کی تلاش کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se pannah guzin humsaya mulkon mein hifazat ki talash karte hain.
The government is providing aid to refugees.
حکومت پناہ گزینوں کی مدد فراہم کر رہی ہے۔
Hukumat pannah guzinon ki madad faraham kar rahi hai.
There is an urgent need to address the issues faced by refugees.
پناہ گزینوں کو درپیش مسائل کو حل کرنے کی فوری ضرورت ہے۔
Pannah guzinon ko darpesh masail ko hal karne ki fori zaroorat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'refuge' as a place of safety for those in need.
Picture a person carrying their belongings looking for a safe place.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مجبور چندہ دینا ہے، یوں ہی چھوڑ دینا ہے
majboor chanda dena hai, yun hi chhod dena hai
The helpless must be given support, leaving them is not an option.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "réfugié" — someone who has fled from their home
First known use: 19th century
The word entered English in the 19th century during discussions of displacement due to war and persecution.