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displaced person |
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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
Translations displaced person [dɪsˈpleɪsdˈpɜːsn] n (Pol) → profugo/a displaced person [dɪsˈpleɪsdˈpɜːsn] n (Pol) → profugo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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