displaced

[ dis-pleyst ]

adjective

1. lacking a home, country, etc.
2. moved or put out of the usual or proper place.

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the displaced. persons who lack a home, as through political exile, destruction of their previous shelter, or lack of financial resources:

   After the earthquake, the displaced were temporarily housed in armories.

Other Words From

• un·dis·placed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of displaced¹

First recorded in 1565–75; displace + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Israel’s stated goal in its war against Hezbollah is to allow the return of about 60,000 residents who have been displaced from communities in the country’s north because of the group’s attacks.

From BBC

Charities including ActionAid said it is crucial a deal is reached as the UN estimates women and girls currently make up 80% of those displaced by climate change.

From BBC

Hundreds of people have been killed and between 100,000 and 130,000 others have been displaced to Gaza City, where the UN has said essential resources like shelter, water and healthcare are severely limited.

From BBC

Since at least the early 20th century, the rhetoric behind the afforestation push in Israel/Palestine has implied that no existing human settlements or agriculture his been displaced or disrupted.

From Salon

Israeli attacks have displaced more than one million people, putting more pressure on a country that was already struggling to cope after years of a severe economic crisis.

From BBC