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Displaced Person

Description:

A displaced person refers to an individual who has been forced to flee their home due to war, persecution, natural disasters, or other reasons, and is seeking refuge elsewhere. It could also refer to someone who has been resettled in a new area or country.

Senses:

Sense 1 [Noun]:

In the context of refugees, a displaced person refers to someone who has been compelled to leave their home country due to armed conflict or persecution, but has not crossed an international border.

Example Sentence:

- After the civil war erupted, thousands of displaced persons sought shelter in neighboring towns.

Sense 2 [Noun]:

In a broader sense, a displaced person can refer to somebody who no longer has a fixed or permanent home due to various circumstances.

Example Sentence:

- Following the devastating earthquake, the region was filled with displaced persons searching for temporary shelter.

Sense 3 [Adjective]:

Used to describe an individual who has been forced to leave their usual or original place of residence.

Example Sentence:

- Many families became displaced persons when their homes were destroyed by the hurricane.

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