Synonyms of refugees

refugees

noun

plural of refugee

as in exiles

a person forced to emigrate for political reasons

refugees began returning to their homeland after years of political unrest and war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exiles
• fugitives
• aliens
• émigrés
• evacuees
• expatriates
• deportees
• patriots
• expats
• outcasts
• loyalists
• pariahs
• castoffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refugees

Czech nonprofits initially scrambled to provide these refugees with housing, education and other essential support. — Tara Kolar Bryan, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Each year, a memorial tournament bearing Tamang's name reunites refugees from across the country. — Maansi Srivastava, NPR, 21 July 2026

In other areas, refugees are actively repaying the hospitality of host communities, as in the case of Malians who fled to neighboring Mauritania. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

Dinu’s reflections are intercut with stories from their past, memories of Varsha’s therapeutic work, and stories of the migrants and post-partition refugees who lived and worked at Tavoy. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

LineOut, now on an Oscar qualifying run in Los Angeles, explores the psychic space of refugees forced to abandon home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 July 2026

The other, born in Chicago, is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees and grew up in the ethnically diverse neighborhood of Rogers Park. — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

In the 33 years since then, the Peshmerga never became refugees again as Barzani vowed. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Many refugees continue to make perilous sea journeys on rickety boats to flee the violence. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026