A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their home country due to persecution, war, or other life-threatening circumstances and seeks safety in another country.
Related terms
Asylum Seeker: A person who has left their home country and is seeking protection as a refugee in another country.
Push Factors: Factors that force people to leave their home countries, such as violence, poverty, or political instability.
Forced Displacement: The act of being forced to leave one's home due to conflict or persecution.