evacuee
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/ɪˌvæk.juˈiː/
person evacuated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evacuee' originates from French, specifically the word 'évacué', which is the past participle of 'évacuer', meaning 'to evacuate'.
Historical Evolution
'évacué' transformed into the English word 'evacuee' in the early 20th century, especially during wartime.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who has been evacuated', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place, especially during a war or natural disaster.
The evacuees were provided with temporary shelter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39