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refugee artinya

pengungsi

/ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/

refugee in Indonesian: pengungsi. In English, refugee means a person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc.

Indonesian words for refugee

person seeking refuge from natural disaster
pengungsi

English meaning of refugee

  1. noun A person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc.
  2. noun A person who is fleeing from justice, punishment deemed righteous, etc.; a runaway, a fugitive.
  3. verb To convey (slaves) away from the advance of the federal forces.

Full definition of refugee

Synonyms of refugee

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Questions about refugee in Indonesian

What is the meaning of refugee in Indonesian?
Refugee in Indonesian is pengungsi.
Apa arti refugee?
Refugee: pengungsi.
What does refugee mean in English?
Refugee means a person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection), especially in a foreign country, out of fear or prospect of political, religious persecution, war, natural disaster, etc.

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