Choose the one-word substitution for the following sentence.
Someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Asylum: The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. It refers to the protection itself, rather than the person.
Shelter: A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
Sanctuary: A place of refuge or safety; often used in a religious or environmental context (e.g., a wildlife sanctuary).