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refugees

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/ˈrɛfjuːdʒiz/ · ref-u-gees

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Meanings

nounformal

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

displaced personasylum seekermigrantمجبوربے گھرباہر جانے والا

Antonyms

citizennativelocalشہریمقامیعلاقائی

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.

Easily Confused With

refugee:Refugees refers to multiple individuals, whereas refugee refers to a single individual.

Word Family

refuge
nounپناہ
refugeeism
nounپناہ گزینی
refugee status
nounپناہ گزینی کی حیثیت

See Also

💡 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.