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displaced person
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displaced person
n.
One who has been driven from one's homeland by war or internal upheaval.

displaced person
n
(Social Welfare) a person forced from his home or country, esp by war or revolution Abbreviation DP

A civilian who is involuntarily outside the national boundaries of his or her country. See also evacuee; refugee.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.displaced person - a person forced to flee from home or country
refugee - an exile who flees for safety
Translations
displaced person [dɪsˈpleɪsdˈpɜːsn] n (Pol) → profugo/a
displaced person [dɪsˈpleɪsdˈpɜːsn] n (Pol) → profugo/a


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For example, refugees are protected by the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, whereas internally displaced persons are not.
At the United Nations, Vatican representative Archbishop Migliore spoke in defence of refugees and displaced persons, reminding the international community that "the protection of their rights calls for adequate financial support and commitment.
The United States now has several hundred thousand displaced persons living in temporary encampments and shelters.
 
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