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Refugee Camp

Description:

A refugee camp is a temporary settlement that provides shelter and basic needs to people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, or natural disasters. These camps are often set up by international organizations and governments to accommodate large numbers of displaced individuals or families.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A place where refugees are accommodated and provided with shelter, food, and basic amenities.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A localized area where a group of refugees live together, forming a community that supports and helps each other during their displacement.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

• The refugee camp in Jordan is home to thousands of people displaced by the ongoing conflict.
• After escaping their war-torn homeland, the family found refuge in a crowded refugee camp.
• The United Nations has established several refugee camps across the region to provide aid to those in need.

Sense 2:

• Despite the dire conditions, the solidarity within the refugee camp provided hope and support.
• Within the confines of the refugee camp, a strong sense of community emerged.
• The residents of the refugee camp organized a makeshift school to ensure the education of their children.

Related products:

• Refugee Camp Tents
• Emergency Food Kits
• Humanitarian Aid