- plural of refugee.
refugees
Example Sentences
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A haven for refugees fleeing a civil war in the late ’90s, Minnesota is home to some 80,000 people of Somali descent, most of whom are citizens.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Thailand, which shares a long border with Myanmar and hosts millions of its refugees, has led the push for full reintegration.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But as mayor, Burnham argued issues out of his control exacerbated the problem with the underlying housing shortage, cost-of-living pressures and refugees being evicted from hotels meaning the numbers have remained high.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Yaghi was born in Jordan to Palestinian refugees, and immigrated to the U.S. when he was 15 to study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
On the edge of Haarlem was a truck farm that hid refugees for short periods of time.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
