Qaçqın

Qaçqın is an Azerbaijani word meaning "refugee" or "displaced person." It refers to an individual who has been forced to flee their home or country due to war, violence, persecution, or natural disaster. The term is used to describe people seeking safety and protection, often across international borders (in which case "refugee" is a more precise English translation under international law) but also within their own country (internally displaced person). The term carries significant weight in Azerbaijani history and society, particularly due to the conflicts and displacement experienced in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.