Meaning 1neutral; political and news context · 82%
A crisis connected with a large number of people fleeing danger and needing protection.
Natural examples
Die Stadt richtet zusätzliche Plätze während der Flüchtlingskrise ein.
The city adds temporary places during the refugee crisis.
Freiwillige organisieren Sprachkurse und Beratung.
Volunteers organize language classes and counseling.
Der Bericht untersucht die Ursachen der Flüchtlingskrise.
The report examines the causes of the refugee crisis.
Usage note
The term often appears in political and news reports; causes and affected people's experiences vary widely.
Mini-lesson: Flüchtlingskrise
A crisis connected with a large number of people fleeing danger and needing protection. The term often appears in political and news reports; causes and affected people's experiences vary widely.
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