Which of the following is defined as: a person who has a "well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality,membership of a particular social group or political opinion, [who] is outside the country of his nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country"?
A) an economic immigrant
B) a political immigrant
C) a refugee
D) opportunistic migrants
E) transient migrants

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The definition given is that of a refugee as defined by the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention. An economic immigrant moves to another country in order to improve their financial situation, while a political immigrant moves to another country due to political oppression or persecution. Opportunistic migrants and transient migrants are not recognized categories of migrants.

Which of the Following Is Defined As: a Person Who