Displaced person

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpɫeɪst ˈpɝsən/

Displaced person (noun)

  1. A person who must leave their home because of war, violence, or disaster, and cannot safely return.
  2. A person who has been forced to move from their home but stays inside their own country.

Examples

  • A displaced person often cannot return home safely.
  • The displaced person needs shelter and basic supplies.