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A person who is escaping a political system that will arrest them, kill them, or put them in prison. They are seeking freedom from an oppressive society.

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Can a Political Refugee in Greece take a driving license?

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What do you call people who are forced to leave their homes because of war?

I believe the term you are looking for is refugee.


Why do people become refugee's?

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What is the difference between an economic refugee and a political refugee?

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Refugee status is granted to people fleeing from what?

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Why was Bob Marley a refugee?

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Why was bob marely a refugee?

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Use refugee in a sentence?

A refugee is a person who flees for refuge or safety, esp. to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, etc. Ex.1 The Canadian law allows refugees to immigrate to Canada. Ex.2 The refugee, with his family, fled from the war and left his home country behind.


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when a person is being used as a slave, they try to flee from the person, place or political aspects.


What is a Female refugee?

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When does a refugee cease being a refugee?

If and when a refugee settles permanently in a safe foreign country he/she ceases to be a refugee.