expellee

/ɛksˈpɛliː/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has been expelled from a country, organization, or community, typically as a result of persecution, political opposition, or other reasons.

“The expellee was given refugee status and resettled in a neighboring country.”

2. noun

A person who has been forced to leave their home or workplace, often due to conflict, persecution, or other forms of violence.

“The expellees from the war-torn region struggled to find shelter and food in the refugee camps.”

Synonyms

  • displaced person
  • migrant
  • refugee

Antonyms

  • immigrant
  • settler