displaced

American  

[dis-pleyst] / dɪsˈpleɪst /

adjective

1. lacking a home, country, etc.

2. moved or put out of the usual or proper place.

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noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the displaced persons who lack a home, as through political exile, destruction of their previous shelter, or lack of financial resources.

   After the earthquake, the displaced were temporarily housed in armories.

Other Word Forms

• undisplaced adjective

Etymology

Origin of displaced

First recorded in 1565–75; displace + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The game also served as a coming out party for a Cowboys rookie quarterback named Dak Prescott, who passed for two touchdowns and eventually displaced Tony Romo as the starter.

From Los Angeles Times

The conflict has left 11 million people displaced internally and across borders, and created the world's largest displacement and hunger crises.

From Barron's

It was hit in January 2024, and for months afterwards, its grounds served as a shelter for displaced families.

From BBC

Recently, a survey from the nonprofit Department of Angels found that more than 7 out of 10 Altadena residents remain displaced from their homes.

From Los Angeles Times

A recent survey has found 7 in 10 fire victims are still displaced.

From Los Angeles Times