Question

An individual who has left his or her native country and is unwilling or unable to return to it because of persecution or fear of persecution (because of race, religion, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion) is called a(n) _____________.

A. colonistB. immigrantC. refugeeD. settler

Answer 1

Answer: A Refugee

Explanation:

A Refugee is an individual who has left his native country and crossed into another country, due to conflict or war in their native land. In most cases, refugees are unable to return to their native country and would have to start life afresh in the new country.