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

Ung, the son of Cambodian refugees and a onetime personal trainer turned reluctant doughnut maker, is closing the chapter on Monarch to rest — and weigh what might come next. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

No God But Us is very much a book about Afghan refugees who are trying to forge a future amidst great displacement. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

The charity offers horsemanship and outdoor activities for military veterans suffering from life-changing injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), young people in the local community and refugees. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Since the withdrawal, AfghanEvac has been advocating for Afghan refugees on the ground and overseas. — Sarah Baniak, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Research shows refugees and Kenyan businesses have also formed partnerships and supply chains linking Nairobi with camps such as Kakuma. — Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Ideally, those refugees would remain in human care for years or even decades until the mussel invasion subsides. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The AfD also aims to segregate refugees and disabled children in schools and rework the curriculum to portray a more positive view of Germany's history. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

Another pledge is to create separate schools for the children of refugees, to teach them the curriculum of their home countries. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026