PoliticsAugust 8, 2026

evacuees

ih-vak-yoo-EEZ

Definition

People who have been moved from a dangerous place to a safer location, typically due to a natural disaster or emergency.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'evacuare', meaning to empty or make void. It entered English in the 18th century through the French 'évacuer', referring originally to the act of removing people from a threatened area.

In the news

In this article, the word refers to the residents of Pozzuoli who were forced to leave their homes due to seismic activity and are now being supported by local authorities.

Special Legislation Sought for Campi Flegrei Amid Crisis

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Il Mattino

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