refugee

economic, environmental, political, war

Thousands of political refugees fled the country after the government's violent crackdown.

qualify as

Many people who fled the war do not qualify as refugees in the legal sense.

be considered, be found to be, be recognized as

Many Syrian families were recognized as refugees and received help from the international organization.

accept, resettle, take (back/in)

Many countries have agreed to accept refugees fleeing the conflict in the region.

flee sth

Many families fled their homes during the war and became refugees in neighboring countries.

be displaced

Thousands of refugees were displaced when fighting broke out in the region.

pour

Thousands of refugees poured into the camp seeking safety and shelter.

live

Many Syrian refugees have lived in this small town for over five years now.

status

She finally obtained refugee status after waiting three years for the government to approve her application.

among ~

Disease and malnutrition were serious problems among refugees in the overcrowded camp.

~ from

Many families fled their homes and became refugees from the devastating earthquake.

a flood/influx of refugees

During the war, a flood of refugees arrived at the border seeking safety.