evacuee
UK: ɪˌvækjuˈiː | US: ɪˌvækjuˈiː
n. a person who is evacuated from a dangerous or disaster-stricken area
n. a person removed from a military zone or combat area for safety
The word evacuee emerged in the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, to describe civilians relocated from war zones. It combines evacuate (from Latin evacuare, meaning "to empty") with the French-derived suffix -ee, which marks the person affected by the action. The term gained prominence during mass wartime evacuations, reflecting its practical and humanitarian context.
During the hurricane, thousands of evacuees sought shelter in nearby towns.
The government provided temporary housing for evacuees from the flood-affected region.
Many evacuees were children sent to rural areas for safety during the war.
The Red Cross coordinated aid for evacuees displaced by the wildfire.
Evacuees returned home after the volcanic eruption stabilized.