• JasSmith@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    That definition of a refugee is perfectly compatible with the definition of a an immigrant. As per the definition, all refugees are immigrants. Not all immigrants are refugees.

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        1 year ago

        You appear to be conflating economic migrants with refugees. I expect you to understand that both of those are immigrants. Are you just disagreeing with the English language now that it’s not convenient?

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          1 year ago

          The difference in literacy is what we’re discussing.

          Immigrants are:

          An immigrant is someone who makes a conscious decision to leave his or her home and move to a foreign country with the intention of settling there. Immigrants often go through a lengthy vetting process to immigrate to a new country. Many become lawful permanent residents and eventually citizens.

          They will have a higher literacy level than someone fleeing Afghanistan. It’s pretty fucking obvious. Perhaps you should take some time to learn the differences between refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.

          https://www.rescue.org/uk/article/migrants-asylum-seekers-refugees-and-immigrants-whats-difference