impunzi

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Meaning

A person forced to flee their home country, often due to conflict or persecution; a refugee.

Good to know

noun class 9/10; common modern social/political term.

Examples

• Impunzi zirakira mu nkambi zo mu karere.Refugees are living in camps in the region.
• Tuzokwakira impunzi zizohunga intambara.We will welcome refugees fleeing the war.
• Nta mpunzi ihunga ata mpamvu ihari.No refugee flees without a reason.
• Impunzi nyinshi zizosubira mu gihugu cazo umutekano ugarutse.Many refugees will return home once security returns.

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