Vocab Quiz #4

immigrant

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. (already had permission.)

asylum

the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee

refugee

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster (gets permission after.)

assimilation

the process of a minority group adopting the beliefs, language, and customs of a more dominant culture, often to the point of losing their original cultural identity

displacement

the forced movement of people from their homes due to conflict, violence, human rights violations, or disasters

American Dream

the ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved

catechism

a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers

venial

denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace; that may be forgiven

phalanx

a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.

missionary

a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country

docile

willing to accept control or instruction; submissive