evacuee
UK/i,vækju(:)'i:/US/i.vækju'i:/
C2
Definitions
n.
A person who has been moved out of a dangerous place to safety
被疏散者，撤离人员
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedevacu(ate) + -ee (one who receives the action) = a person who is evacuated. The -ee marks the receiver, just as in employee or trainee. See evacuate.
Root vac still carries 31 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Evacuees were given temporary shelter at the school.