as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland
the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors
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Recent Examples of displacement
The displacement crisis triggered by the January wildfires in Los Angeles has led to ripple effects across the entire housing sector.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The country faces the world's largest displacement crisis — over 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
The United Nations and several NGOs, as well as civilians in Gaza who have spoken with CNN, say hunger is spreading, there is less access to clean water, and fleas infest makeshift displacement camps.
—Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Catch up quick: In June 2021, the city adopted its 2040 plan, which set goals for the whole city, such as creating 10-minute neighborhoods, preventing displacement and promoting affordable housing.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The country faces the world's largest displacement crisis — over 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
The United Nations and several NGOs, as well as civilians in Gaza who have spoken with CNN, say hunger is spreading, there is less access to clean water, and fleas infest makeshift displacement camps.
—Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Catch up quick: In June 2021, the city adopted its 2040 plan, which set goals for the whole city, such as creating 10-minute neighborhoods, preventing displacement and promoting affordable housing.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for displacement
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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