displaced person

noun

1. a person driven or expelled from their homeland by war, famine, tyranny, etc. : DP, D.P.

displaced person

noun

1. a person forced from his home or country, esp by war or revolution DP

Word History and Origins

Origin of displaced person¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

LGBTQ youth are some of the most marginalized and displaced persons, and our program seeks to provide support, vital resources and transitional housing to these persons.

From Washington Blade

Related Words

• expatriate