English Explanatory Dictionary

Refugee Regatta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An influx of illegal immigrants or refugees attempting to enter the country by sea; an influx of boat people.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Refugee Regatta Refugee Regattas

Etymology

From refugee + regatta (“boat race”), referring to the fact that the influxes tend to be seasonal, occurring normally during the cooler months.

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