Refugee (noun)

1. A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
2. A person who seeks refuge or asylum, especially in a foreign country.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french réfugié, past participle of se réfugier "take refuge", from latin refugium "a place of refuge", from re- "back" + fugare "put to flight".

Examples:

1. The war has created thousands of refugees.
2. She became a refugee when her country was invaded.
3. He applied for refugee status in Canada.
4. The refugee camp is overcrowded.
5. The refugees were given assistance by the government.