Evacuee: meaning, definitions and examples

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evacuee

 

[ ɪˌvæk.juˈiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

people in danger

An evacuee is a person who has been evacuated from a place of danger, especially during emergencies such as natural disasters, wars, or other crises. Evacuees may be relocated to safer areas to ensure their safety and well-being.

Synonyms

displaced person, escapee, refugee

Examples of usage

  • The evacuees were provided with shelter and food after the hurricane.
  • Many evacuees fled the war-torn region to seek refuge elsewhere.
  • The organization helped transport the evacuees to safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "evacuee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evacuado

🇮🇳 निकाला गया व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Evakuierte

🇮🇩 pengungsi

🇺🇦 евакуйований

🇵🇱 ewakuowany

🇯🇵 避難者

🇫🇷 évacué

🇪🇸 evacuado

🇹🇷 tahliye edilen

🇰🇷 대피자

🇸🇦 المُخَلَّص

🇨🇿 evakuovaný

🇸🇰 evakuovaný

🇨🇳 撤离者

🇸🇮 evakuiran

🇮🇸 flóttamaður

🇰🇿 эвакуацияланған

🇬🇪 ევაკუირებული

🇦🇿 evakuasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 evacuado

Etymology

The term 'evacuee' comes from the word 'evacuate', which is derived from the Latin phrase 'evacuare', meaning 'to empty out'. This Latin term is composed of 'e-', a variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out of', and 'vacare', meaning 'to be empty'. The use of 'evacuee' in English dates back to the early 20th century, particularly during World War II when large populations were moved away from bombed cities to safer locations. The concept of evacuation has evolved, encompassing various situations such as natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Evacuation procedures are now often formalized, with governments and organizations having plans in place to assist evacuees and ensure their safety during emergencies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,334 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.