Evacuation is a necessity in times of emergencies or disasters. An evacuee is someone who has been evacuated from a place because of life-threatening conditions. Synonyms for evacuee include refugees, displaced persons, outcasts, exiles, fugitives, and exodus. Refugees are people who flee their country due to fear of persecution. Displaced persons are those who flee their homes due to natural or man-made disasters. Outcasts are individuals excluded from society or social groups and are forced to flee their homes. Exiles are those who are forced to leave their homeland due to political or social reasons. Fugitives are those fleeing their country or homes to avoid punishment. Exodus refers to a mass departure of people from a place.