Which term describes someone who leaves their country due to war or persecution?

• A. Refugees
• B. Immigrants
• C. Travellers
• D. Exiles

Answer: (A)

Fleeing a country because of war or persecution and seeking safety elsewhere is described as a refugee. The idea is that the move is forced by danger and involves crossing a border to find protection, often with the possibility of seeking asylum and protection under international law. Immigrants move to another country for reasons like work, family, or study and aren’t necessarily fleeing danger. Travellers go for short visits and plan to return. Exiles are people forced to live outside their homeland, usually due to political actions by a government, which can be similar but centers on government-imposed removal. So, the term that fits someone who leaves because of war or persecution is refugee.