Injured person: meaning, definitions and examples
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injured person
[ ˈɪndʒərd ˈpɜːsən ]
emergency
A person who has been harmed physically or emotionally due to an accident, attack, or other traumatic event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The paramedics rushed to help the injured person at the scene of the car crash.
- The hospital staff provided care for the injured person with compassion and expertise.
Translations
Translations of the word "injured person" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pessoa ferida
🇮🇳 घायल व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 verletzte Person
🇮🇩 orang yang terluka
🇺🇦 поранена людина
🇵🇱 ranna osoba
🇯🇵 負傷者
🇫🇷 personne blessée
🇪🇸 persona herida
🇹🇷 yaralı kişi
🇰🇷 부상자
🇸🇦 شخص مصاب
🇨🇿 zraněná osoba
🇸🇰 zranená osoba
🇨🇳 受伤的人
🇸🇮 poškodovana oseba
🇮🇸 slasaður einstaklingur
🇰🇿 жарақат алған адам
🇬🇪 დაშავებული ადამიანი
🇦🇿 yaralanmış şəxs
🇲🇽 persona herida
Word origin
The term 'injured person' has been used for centuries to describe someone who has suffered harm or damage. The concept of providing aid and care to injured individuals dates back to ancient civilizations, where communities would come together to support those in need. Over time, advancements in medical science and emergency response have improved the treatment and outcomes for injured persons. Today, the term 'injured person' is commonly used in legal, medical, and humanitarian contexts to refer to individuals who have experienced physical or emotional trauma.