escapers

noun

plural of escaper
as in refugees

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  1. refugees
  2. emigrants
  3. visitors
  4. tourists
Noun
  • 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
Definition of refugees
Noun
  • González has witnessed the ties between Mexico and its emigrants abroad evolve over four decades, starting as a young consular officer in the administration of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The book looked at the world of a swath of Irish women emigrants who were deemed troublemakers, highlighting that for a period of time, Irish women outnumbered Irish men in prison.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of emigrants
Noun
  • Many visitors walked by the hotel and would stop off at its bars and restaurants.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Most visitors use the cities of Waycross and Folkston as bases (lodging and dining) for exploring the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of visitors
Noun
  • One couple has returned year after year, exploring into areas that tourists rarely see.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The flash flood, triggered by a period of sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in the province's Weiyuan county in the afternoon and trapped some tourists who were camping.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of tourists
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