What term describes a person who has to leave his or her country to find safety?

• A. Refugee
• B. Immigrant
• C. Emigrant
• D. Migrant

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is forced displacement for safety. A refugee is someone who must flee their country due to persecution, war, or other serious harm and seeks refuge in another country, often with protection under international law. This distinguishes them from others who move for different reasons. An immigrant moves to another country to live there, typically by choice for opportunities. An emigrant is the person leaving their country to live elsewhere (the act of leaving). A migrant is a broad term for someone who moves, not necessarily because of danger or seeking asylum. Because the scenario emphasizes fleeing to find safety, the correct term is refugee.