B2
exile vs refugee
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| exilenoun/ˈeɡ.zaɪl/ | Meaning the state of being forced to live away from your own country, often for political reasons | Goes with in exile | Example The poet spent twenty years in exile and never saw his hometown again. |
| refugeenoun/ˌref.juˈdʒiː/ | Meaning a person who has had to leave their country because of war, danger or disaster | Goes with refugee camp | Example Millions of refugees have fled the fighting and crossed into neighboring countries. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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