Definition

A person who has been saved from danger or harm.

Example

The rescuee was grateful to the firefighters for saving her from the burning building.

Conversation

Did you hear about the rescue operation last night?

Yeah, I heard they saved a rescuee from the mountains.

It’s amazing how quickly they responded.

Absolutely, those teams are incredible at what they do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rescuee is formed from "rescue" (from Old French *rescour*, meaning to save or recover) and the suffix "-ee" (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "rescuee" refers to a person who has been saved or rescued from danger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has been 'saved' ('rescue') and the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving that action.

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