evacue

/ɛˈvækjʊ/ or /ɛˈvækjuː/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is forced or required to leave a place, especially as a result of a natural disaster, war, or other emergency.

“The government set up shelters for the evacuees after the hurricane.”

2. verb

To move people or goods out of a place, especially in an emergency.

“The authorities had to evacuate the building due to a fire.”

3. verb

To remove or discharge (someone or something) from a place or position.

“The company had to evacuate its employees from the premises.”

Synonyms

  • displaced person
  • migrant
  • refugee

Antonyms

  • immigrant
  • settler