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refugee meaning in Punjabi

ਸ਼ਰਨਾਰਥੀ śarnārathī

/ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/

refugee in Punjabi: ਸ਼ਰਨਾਰਥੀ (śarnārathī). 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.

Punjabi words for refugee

person seeking political asylum
ਸ਼ਰਨਾਰਥੀ śarnārathī

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 Punjabi

What is the meaning of refugee in Punjabi?
Refugee in Punjabi is ਸ਼ਰਨਾਰਥੀ (śarnārathī).
refugee ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ?
Refugee: ਸ਼ਰਨਾਰਥੀ (śarnārathī).
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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