Bootsflüchtling

German (Berlin)

[ˈboːtsˌflʏçtlɪŋ]

noun
Definitions
  • boat person (A member of the refuguee group known as "boat people".)

Etymology

Affix from German Boot (boat) + German Flüchtling (refugee, fugitive).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Flüchtling

Gloss

refugee, fugitive

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