noun
disaster victims; sufferers of a calamity
Refers to people affected by a disaster such as an earthquake, flood, or fire. Often used in news reports and official contexts.
罹災民のために支援物資が届けられた。
Relief supplies were delivered for the disaster victims.
市は罹災民の仮設住宅を建設した。
The city built temporary housing for the disaster victims.
Compound of 罹災 (risai, 'suffering from a disaster') and 民 (min, 'people'). 罹災 is itself a compound of 罹 (ri, 'to suffer from') and 災 (sai, 'disaster').