What is another word for boat person?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊt pˈɜːsən] (IPA) 
Boat person is a term used to refer to people who have migrated from their country of origin by boat, usually for reasons of political or economic persecution. However, the term has fallen out of favour due to its negative connotations and its tendency to stereotype asylum seekers and refugees. To avoid using the term boat person, alternative synonyms like sea voyager, migrant sailor, ocean traveller, maritime explorer, and oceanic immigrant can be used. All of these synonyms accurately describe individuals who have migrated by sea and can be used without negative connotations.
