Forced Migration
Definition
The involuntary movement of a group of people from their homes or original location, often due to political, social, or economic reasons.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a video game where you have to move characters around. Forced migration is like when you have to move one of your game characters against their will because they are in danger or need to go somewhere else for safety reasons.
Related terms
Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their home country due to fear of persecution, war, or violence.
Internment: The confinement of a group of people during wartime, usually based on race, nationality, or political beliefs.
Exile: The state of being barred from one's native country typically due to political reasons.
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