Humanitarian Crisis Terms

noun a barrier or obstacle that prevents movement or access

verb to create a barrier or obstacle to prevent movement or access

• The government imposed a blockade on the port to prevent any illegal goods from entering the country.
• The protesters set up a blockade on the highway to stop traffic.
• The gang put a blockade on the street to keep their rivals out of their territory.
• Her fear of failure acted as a mental blockade, preventing her from taking any risks.

noun a person who has been forced to leave their home or country, typically because of war, persecution, or natural disaster

• The United Nations provides aid and support to displaced persons around the world.
• My cousin is a displaced person who had to leave their home due to a natural disaster.
• I heard that new guy at school is a displaced person from out of town.
• After the company merger, many employees felt like displaced persons in the new office environment.