Meaning
refugee; displaced person
- person forced to leave their home because of war, danger, or disaster
- refugee or displaced person seeking safety elsewhere
In a sentence
Molti profughi hanno trovato alloggio in città.
Many refugees found accommodation in the city.
Hai parlato con quel profugo arrivato ieri?
Did you speak with that refugee who arrived yesterday?
Il profugo non conosce ancora la lingua locale.
The refugee still does not know the local language.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| profugo | singular |
| profughi | plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine form is profugo; feminine is often profuga for a woman.
- Often overlaps with rifugiato, but profugo stresses forced flight.
- Plural commonly profughi; feminine plural profughe.