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Evacuee - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An evacuee is a person who has been relocated from a dangerous or emergency situation, such as a natural disaster or war, to a safer place for protection and shelter.

evacuee

/ɪˈvæk.ju.i/ /ɪˈvæk.juː.iː/

Definition:

A person forced to leave their home due to war, disaster, or danger.

Synonyms:

refugee, displaced person, asylum seeker

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

resident, inhabitant

Common Collocations:

war evacuee, emergency evacuee, temporary evacuee

Derivatives:

evacuate, evacuation

Usage Tips:

Use "evacuee" for someone relocated for safety; avoid for voluntary moves like vacations.

Common Phrases:

mass evacuation, evacuee camp, displaced evacuees

Etymology:

From French "évacué," past participle of "évacuer," meaning "to empty out."

Examples:

  • 1. The city provided shelter for every evacuee after the flood.
  • 2. Many evacuees returned home once the hurricane passed safely.
  • 3. The school became a temporary shelter for wartime evacuees.
  • 4. Volunteers helped distribute food to the fire evacuees last night.

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