"Massive displacement" refers to a large-scale movement or forced removal of people or objects from one place to another, often due to a natural disaster, conflict, or development project. Full definition
He and his family left their native land under duress after the genocide and massive displacement of Armenians during the World War I. Gorky's mother starved to death as a result of their forced march — later, her memory inspired a series of family portraits. (hollistaggart.com)
Among them are drought - stricken Madagascar; civil - war ravaged Sri Lanka; and Pakistan, where recovery from a devastating earthquake was followed by massive displacement due to conflict. (unicef.org)
The clearing of this so - called Calais Jungle last October caused massive displacement and contributed to the results of the Brexit vote and the recent French presidential elections. (birthmoviesdeath.com)