1. people who have been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Usage: plural of refugee

Examples

• Thousands of refugees fled the war-torn country.
• The camp provides shelter for refugees from several nations.
• Many refugees seek asylum in neighboring countries.
• International organizations help refugees find new homes.
• The refugees arrived with only the clothes on their backs.
• Local communities welcomed the refugees with open arms.
• Refugees often face language barriers in their new countries.